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How viewing cute animals can help rekindle marital spark

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From the Association for Psychological Science press release: One of the well-known challenges of marriage is keeping the passion alive after years of partnership, as passions tend to cool even in very happy relationships. In… 

Married people have lower levels of stress hormone

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From the Carnegie Mellon University media release: Studies have suggested that married people are healthier than those who are single, divorced, or widowed. A new Carnegie Mellon University study provides the first biological evidence to… 

‘Tis better to give, to your spouse

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From the University of Rochester media release: We’ve all heard that it’s better to give than to receive. Now there’s empirical evidence to show that being compassionate to a spouse is rewarding in and of itself. Psychologists… 

Older adults gain weight when spouse is stressed out

From the University of Michigan media release: Stress isn’t good for your waist line. For older married couples, the added pounds may be caused by a spouse’s long-term stress levels. A new University of Michigan… 

Study suggests excessive Facebook use can damage relationships

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From the University of Missouri press release via HealthCanal: Facebook and other social networking web sites have revolutionized the way people create and maintain relationships. However, new research shows that Facebook use could actually be…