From the Michigan State University press release: In a discovery that could help in the identification and treatment of anxiety disorders, Michigan State University scientists say the brains of anxious girls work much harder than…
From the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences press release via AlphaGalileo: A pair of new studies by computer scientists, biologists, and cognitive psychologists at Harvard, Northwestern, Wellesley, and Tufts suggest that collaborative touch-screen…
From the California Institute of Technology press release via MedicalXpress: A nuzzle of the neck, a stroke of the wrist, a brush of the knee—these caresses often signal a loving touch, but can also feel…
From the Neuroscience Research Australia press release via MedicalXpress: Ever been stuck in traffic when a feel-good song comes on the radio and suddenly your mood lightens? Our emotions and feelings are typically associated with…
From the University of Manchester press release via EurekAlert!: Scientists have shown that the brains of people with depression respond differently to feelings of guilt – even after their symptoms have subsided. University of Manchester…
From the Ohio State University press release: A small, exploratory study suggests that many first-time parents – particularly mothers – actually increase the amount of time they spend on Facebook after the birth of their…
From the University of Alberta press release via Physorg: If people think their toddlers are missing the old-person barbs that Homer, Bart and the others toss at Grandpa Simpson, they may want to change their…
From the Duke University press release: Treating adolescents for major depression can also reduce their chances of abusing drugs later on, a secondary benefit found in a five-year study of nearly 200 youths at 11…
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: Picture a stereotypical tough guy and you might imagine a man with a broad face, a square jaw, and a stoical demeanor. Existing research even supports this…
From the UT Dallas press release: For millions of Facebook users, choosing which photo to use for an online profile is an important decision. Should it be lighthearted or professional, personal or more abstract? According…