Study suggests savouring can extend beyond taste buds
From the University of Arizona press release: Most of us know what it’s like to savor a decadent slice of chocolate cake or a glass of our favorite wine. But savoring is a concept that…
Study suggests background music may negatively affect creativity
From the Lancaster University press release: The popular view that music enhances creativity has been challenged by researchers who say it has the opposite effect. Psychologists from the University of Central Lancashire, University of Gävle…
Study suggests child anxiety could be factor in school absences
From the University of Exeter press release: New research has concluded that anxiety can be a factor in poor school attendance among children and young people. A team at the University of Exeter Medical School…
Study links junk food to both moderate and severe psychological distress
From the Loma Linda University Adventist Health Sciences Center press release: A study has found that poor mental health is linked with poor diet quality — regardless of personal characteristics such as gender age, education,…
Smartphones help researcher better understand the nature of depression and anxiety
From the University at Buffalo press release: Decades of research into anxiety and depression have resulted in the development of models that help explain the causes and dimensions of the two disorders. For all of…
Study suggests that in small groups, people follow high-performing leaders
From the NYU Tandon School of Engineering press release: While the “wisdom of the crowd” shapes the behavior of large groups of people, less is known about small-group dynamics and how individuals interact to make…
Study suggests being yourself at work is healthier and more productive
From the Rice University press release: At work, it’s healthier and more productive just to be yourself, according to a new study from Rice University, Texas A&M University, the University of Memphis, Xavier University, Portland…
Study suggests spending time in an urban park may increase happiness
From the University of Alabama at Birmingham press release: Researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Occupational Therapy have published new findings that suggest spending 20 minutes in an urban park will…
Study suggests setting realistic goals can lead to more well-being
From the University of Basel press release: Those who set realistic goals can hope for a higher level of well-being. The key for later satisfaction is whether the life goals are seen as attainable and…
Study reveals disguises are surprisingly effective
From the University of York press release: Superficial but deliberate changes in someone’s facial appearance — such as a new hairstyle or complexion — are surprisingly effective in identity deception, new research suggests. In the study,…