From the Association for Psychological Science press release: We like to think of ourselves as rational creatures, absorbing information, weighing it carefully, and making thoughtful decisions. But, as it turns… Read more »
From the University of Michigan press release by Bernie DeGroat: The next time you’re in need of creative inspiration, try thinking outside the box—or cubicle. New research by Jeffrey Sanchez-Burks… Read more »
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: Whenever we fall ill, there are many different factors that come together to influence the course of our illness. Additional medical conditions,… Read more »
From the Springer press release via MedicalXPress: If your boss is giving you a hard time – lying, making fun of you in public and generally putting you down, he… Read more »
From the Neuroscience Research Australia press release via MedicalXPress: You – or more accurately, your brain – has control over how allergic your skin is, suggests new research. A team… Read more »
From the University of Maryland press release: A nurse’s tender loving care really does ease the pain of a medical procedure, and grandma’s cookies really do taste better, if we… Read more »
From the American Pain Society press release via ScienceDaily: Distraction is a proven pain reliever, and a new study reported in The Journal of Pain concludes that listening to music… Read more »
From the Duke University Medical Center release: Tuning in to tune out may be just what’s needed for men undergoing a prostate biopsy, according to researchers at the Duke Cancer… Read more »
From the British Medical Journal press release via EurekAlert: “Mindfulness” exercises, which focus on experiencing the present moment, no matter how difficult, can help curb the stress and fatigue associated… Read more »
From the Association of Psychological Science press release: We’re not always aware of how we are making a decision. Unconscious feelings or perceptions may influence us. Another important source of… Read more »
