Psychology & Psychiatry
Here's why you dread brainstorming at work
The nature of work is changing. In today's fast changing and interconnected world many companies operate in highly competitive international environments.
Nov 14, 2018
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Health
Girls and women need more time in nature to be healthy
Supporting girls and women in their efforts to be physically active must become a global public health priority. Preliminary results from our research at Dalhousie University suggests that access to nature may be key to achieving ...
Nov 9, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Gender stereotypes begin at age 10
Last year in Shanghai, the grandmother of an 11-year-old girl pondered her granddaughter's future. "Girls should be economically independent," the woman said. But, she added, marrying a rich man is also an important goal, ...
Sep 10, 2018
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Health
No evidence that sexbots reduce harms to women and children
"Sexbots" – sexualised robots that have realistic human characteristics – are no longer a thing of science fiction. They can be purchased in various appearances, and are typically female adults with customisable oral, ...
Jun 5, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Who (really) wants gaydar to be accurate anyway?
Researchers from the University of Surrey, Instituto Universitario in Portugal and University of Padua in Italy, studied whether heterosexual, homosexual and lesbian men and women believe their voice is an indicator of their ...
Apr 25, 2018
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Health
A parent's guide to ending sexual harassment and assault
The resignation of three members of Congress – John Conyers, Al Franken and Trent Franks – should serve as a reminder to parents to talk to their children about sexual misconduct.
Dec 14, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Change behaviors by changing perception of normal
Whether it be for the environment, one's health or other important causes, convincing people to adopt new or uncommon behaviors can be difficult. One reason is that societal norms powerfully reinforce the status quo.
Oct 6, 2017
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Health
Are you lonesome tonight? Why we, like Elvis, turn to food for comfort
August 16 is known to many Elvis Presley fans as the anniversary of his untimely death at the age of 42 in 1977. It is also the perfect occasion, for many, to honor him by indulging in his favorite foods, including fried ...
Aug 16, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Oxytocin and social norms reduce xenophobia
How can xenophobia be reduced and altruism strengthened? Researchers at University Hospital Bonn have shown in a new study that the bonding hormone oxytocin together with social norms significantly increases the willingness ...
Aug 14, 2017
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Health
Choosing healthy food—surroundings can help or hinder dining choices
Most of us know what sort of food we should eat to optimise our health and help avoid lifestyle diseases like obesity and heart disease. But we don't stick to our ideal diets.
Jun 12, 2017
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