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 out, we’re kidding ourselves. Over…
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 and Suntae Kim of the…
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, stress levels, and social support…
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 or she may benefit from…
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 of neuroscientists have found that…
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 perceive them to be made…
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 can be effective for reducing…
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 Institute. The Duke team found…
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 with painful rheumatoid joint disease,…
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 information—even if we’re unaware of…