From the PLOS press release: People tend to unconsciously imitate others’ prudent, impatient or lazy attitudes, according to a study published in PLOS Computational Biology. “Prudence,” “impatience” or “laziness” are typically thought of as entrenched…
From the Monell Chemical Senses Center press release: A new study of older U.S. adults conducted by researchers from the Monell Center and collaborating institutions reports that a woman’s social life is associated with how…
From the University of Arizona press release: After a rough night’s sleep, your ability to recognize whether those around you are happy or sad could suffer, according to a study led by a University of…
From the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences press release: The more time a young adult uses social media, the more likely they are to feel socially isolated, according to a national analysis led…
From the University of Twente press release: Touch is a basic need. A University of Twente study has shown that virtual characters that can touch you are seen as being warmer and friendlier. Previous research…
From the Research Society on Alcoholism press release: The need to belong and experience social connections is a fundamental human characteristic. Prior research has shown that social rejection is linked to increases in negative emotions,…
From the University of Pennsylvania press release: It is a question that has mystified countless people: Why does one article spread like wildfire through social media and another — seemingly similar — doesn’t? How does…
From the American Physiological Society press release: The continuous daylight conditions of summer in Antarctica are known to interfere with physiological functions such as sleep patterns and the release of melatonin, a hormone associated with…
From the McLean Hospital media release: A new pilot study led by McLean Hospital’s Ipsit Vahia, MD, medical director of Geriatric Psychiatry Outpatient Services at McLean Hospital, suggests that the use of tablet computers is both a…
From the British Psychological Society (BPS) media release: People who work for bosses who display psychopathic and narcissistic traits not only feel more depressed due to their bosses bullying behaviour they are also more likely…