News tagged with unpleasant event


Turning repulsive feelings into desires

Hunger, thirst, stress and drugs can create a change in the brain that transforms a repulsive feeling into a strong positive "wanting," a new University of Michigan study indicates.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Feb 06, 2013 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

What are friends for? Negating negativity

"Stand by me" is a common refrain when it comes to friendship but new research from Concordia University proves that the concept goes beyond pop music: keeping friends close has real physiological and psychological benefits.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jan 26, 2012 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast