Tag: relationships

Education, job, and social life may help protect brain from cognitive decline

From the American Academy of Neurology media release: Why do some people with amyloid plaques in their brains associated with Alzheimer’s disease show no signs of the disease, while others… Read more »

Study looks at how the feeling of power determines happy relationships

From the Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg press release: Want to have a happy relationship? Make sure both partners feel they can decide on issues that are important to them. Objective power measured… Read more »

Study looks at how gender norms and job loss affect relationship status

From the University of Pennsylvania press release: In cultures that place a high value on conventional gender norms, particularly those that prize men as the breadwinners in a family, their… Read more »

Study suggests resolving arguments by end of day may have major impact on overall health

From the Oregon State University press release: A recent Oregon State University study found that when people feel they have resolved an argument, the emotional response associated with that disagreement… Read more »

Study suggests supportive partners protect relationship quality in people with depression or stress

From the University of Massachusetts Amherst press release: Having a responsive, supportive partner minimizes the negative impacts of an individual’s depression or external stress on their romantic relationship, according to… Read more »

Study suggests supporting someone’s negative emotions can help foster a positive outlook

From the Ohio State University press release: Telling a distressed friend or family member something as simple as “I understand why you feel that way” can go a long way… Read more »

Study suggests rituals help dating couples decide relationship future

From the University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences press release: Rituals such as those centered around holidays and other celebrations play an important part in human… Read more »

Study suggests phone calls create stronger bonds than text-based communications

From the University of Texas at Austin press release: After months of social distancing mandates, people are leaning heavily on technology for a sense of social connection. But new research… Read more »