When it comes to the link between socioeconomic status and health, perception can be as important as reality. A study published by the American Psychological Association finds that new mothers who see themselves as lower ...
Jan 13, 2022
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Despite what skeptics say, being kind to oneself is not a New Age fad—and there is research to back it up.
Dec 16, 2021
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As the popularity of fitness trackers has increased, so have the opportunities to use such devices to not only track fitness goals but also increase the motivation to meet those goals. Researchers in the College of Engineering ...
Oct 8, 2021
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Learning new ways to manage stress can naturally lead to a healthier lifestyle and greater well-being, new research suggests.
Aug 26, 2021
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Previous research has suggested that the stress of discrimination may play a role in the development of health problems that disproportionately affect lesbian, gay and bisexual individuals. A study published today finds that ...
Jun 21, 2021
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While many people believe misinformation on Facebook and Twitter from time to time, people with lower education or health literacy levels, a tendency to use alternative medicine or a distrust of the health care system are ...
Mar 1, 2021
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It doesn't take a scientist to understand that laughter feels good, while anger feels awful.
Feb 25, 2021
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Black men and women, as well as adolescent boys and girls, may react differently to perceived racial discrimination, with Black women and girls engaging in more exercise and better eating habits than Black men and boys when ...
Feb 25, 2021
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A new Canadian study reveals that the psychological and physical effects of childhood sexual abuse are closely tied.
Sep 22, 2020
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New research from UBC finds that after a night of shorter sleep, people react more emotionally to stressful events the next day—and they don't find as much joy in the good things. The study, led by health psychologist Nancy ...
Sep 15, 2020
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