American Psychological Association
The truth about cats and dogs: Pets are good for mental health of 'everyday people'
Pets can serve as important sources of social and emotional support for "everyday people," not just individuals facing significant health challenges, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Jul 11, 2011 |
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Fat substitutes linked to weight gain
Synthetic fat substitutes used in low-calorie potato chips and other foods could backfire and contribute to weight gain and obesity, according to a study published by the American Psychological Association.
Neuroscience
Jun 20, 2011 |
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Money can't buy happiness
Freedom and personal autonomy are more important to people's well-being than money, according to a meta-analysis of data from 63 countries published by the American Psychological Association.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Jun 14, 2011 |
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Women warriors show resilience similar to men
Women service members who experience combat are apparently as resilient as the men they serve alongside, according to a study published by the American Psychological Association.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Jun 07, 2011 |
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More Americans praying about health, study says
Praying about health issues dramatically increased among American adults over the past three decades, rising 36 percent between 1999 and 2007, according to a study published by the American Psychological Association.
Psychology & Psychiatry
May 23, 2011 |
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Driving errors increase with age among older drivers
Even healthy adults with a safe driving record tend to make more driving errors as they age, including potentially dangerous mistakes, such as failing to check blind spots, according to a study published by the American Psychological ...
Neuroscience
May 16, 2011 |
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Getting along with co-workers may prolong life, researchers find
People who have a good peer support system at work may live longer than people who don't have such a support system, according research published by the American Psychological Association.
Psychology & Psychiatry
May 10, 2011 |
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Artful dodgers: Responding but not answering often undetected
How can some people respond to a question without answering the question, yet satisfy their listeners? This skill of "artful dodging" and how to better detect it are explored in an article published by the American Psychological ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
May 05, 2011 |
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Childhood music lessons may provide lifelong boost in brain functioning
Those childhood music lessons could pay off decades later - even for those who no longer play an instrument – by keeping the mind sharper as people age, according to a preliminary study published by the ...
Neuroscience
Apr 20, 2011 |
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Male victims of 'intimate terrorism' can experience damaging psychological effects
Men who are abused by their female partners can suffer significant psychological trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and suicidal thoughts, according to two new papers published by the American Psychological ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Apr 07, 2011 |
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