From the Suomen Akatemia (Academy of Finland) press release: Intergenerational relations include various forms of help and support but also tensions and conflicts. Although relations with in-laws are the subject of many anecdotes and proverbs across…
From the University of Illinois College of Liberal Arts & Sciences press release: In the world of health care, the phrase “too much information” — or TMI — can be a serious problem. If you Google…
From the Cornell University press release: Caffeine, the widely consumed stimulant and igniter of sluggish mornings, has been found to temper taste buds temporarily, making food and drink seem less sweet, according to new Cornell University…
From the New York University press release: Young children’s sense of self is similar to that of older kids and adults, a team of psychology researchers has found. The results show that our ability to reason…
From the North Carolina State University press release: A recent study from North Carolina State University finds that 21 percent of recent mothers experiencing postpartum mood disorders (PPMDs), such as anxiety and depression, do not disclose…
From the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont press release: The FDA is right — when it comes to disease culprits, cigarette smoking tops the list. While recognized as the number-one cause of…
From the Case Western Reserve University press release: The notion that young females limit their own progress based on what they believe about their intelligence — called the “bright girl effect” — does not persist into…
From the University College London press release: People who are extraverted and on low incomes buy more luxury goods than their introverted peers to compensate for the experience of low financial status, finds new UCL research.…
From the University College London press release: Brief training in mindfulness strategies could help heavy drinkers start to cut back on alcohol consumption, finds a new UCL study. After an 11-minute training session and encouragement to…
From the University of California – Los Angeles press release: “In a world of computers and iPhones, it’s rare that we’re fully focused,” said Alan Castel, a UCLA professor of psychology. But how much do all…