Have you ever received an unwanted gift and still said 'thank you'? This choice to hide a negative emotion is a display rule—one of many which define socially appropriate responses to emotions. Although display rules can ...
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Aging and health issues facing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender baby boomers have been largely ignored by services, policies and research. These seniors face higher rates of disability, physical and mental distress ...
Nov 16, 2011
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"Understanding Pseudobulbar Affect," the inaugural publication of the new Insights & Implications in Gerontology series from The Gerontological Society of America, addresses an often overlooked or misunderstood condition ...
Aug 11, 2022
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The abuse of alcoholic beverages can increase the risk of numerous serious mental and physical health problems, including addiction, liver diseases, heart disease, strokes, and cancer. Identifying cues and contexts that promote ...
Researchers at the University of Toronto are studying our capacity for empathy, or our ability to sense and understand someone else's emotions, and are debunking some common misconceptions along the way.
Jul 27, 2021
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If you're having trouble sleeping, perhaps contact with a bedmate is causing the problem, say University of Michigan researchers.
Dec 27, 2023
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Common advice to new parents is that the more words babies hear the faster their vocabulary grows. Now new findings show that what spurs early language development isn't so much the quantity of words as the style of speech ...
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Imagine this scene: A teen who is about to enter college goes for a run or heads off for a game of soccer. But Mom and Dad complain about it, and the more physically active the teen is, the more the parents push back against ...
Dec 5, 2011
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In a world where scientific advancements continually shape our understanding of the universe, a new study sheds light on the immense potential of Indigenous concepts and meanings for contemporary science. The study explores ...
Oct 11, 2023
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Intelligent. Confident. Funny. Kind. If you've ever filled out an online dating profile, you have probably thought about the kind of qualities you find attractive in a partner.
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