From the University of South Carolina press release via Newswise: Beach rental companies could earn bigger profits this summer if they know when to market a vacation stay for two weeks rather than 14 days.…
From the University of Gothenburg press release via HealthCanal: There is a long-lasting and at times intense debate about the possible link between violent computer games and aggressiveness. A group of researchers from the University…
From the Virginia Commonwealth University press release via EurekAlert!: Man’s best friend may make a positive difference in the workplace by reducing stress and making the job more satisfying for other employees, according to a…
From the Stony Brook University press release via Newswise: When Stony Brook University Sociology Professor Arnout van de Rijt and graduate student Michael Restivo decided to find out what makes Wikipedia work, they knew they…
From the AFTAU press release: Conventional wisdom tells us that in the business world, “you are who you know” — your social background and professional networks outweigh talent when it comes to career success. But…
From the American Academy of Sleep Medicine press release via EurekAlert!: Obstructive sleep apnea and other symptoms of OSA are associated with probable major depression, regardless of factors like weight, age, sex or race, according…
From the University of Stavanger press release: Tablet computers are being adopted by behavioural scientists at Norway’s University of Stavanger (UiS) as a more efficient way of obtaining information from young children. A new data…
From the Journal of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics press release via AlphaGalileo: An investigation published in the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics explores the processing of body pictures in binge eating. Previous research suggests that…
From the Wiley-Blackwell press release via EurekAlert!: Dispatchers who answer 911 and 999 emergency calls suffer emotional distress which can lead to symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a new study reports. The research, published…
From the BioMed Central press release: Cognitive training including puzzles, handicrafts and life skills are known to reduce the risk, and help slow down the progress, of dementia amongst the elderly. A new study published…