Psychology & Psychiatry
Psychologists find smiling really can make people happier
Smiling really can make people feel happier, according to a new paper published in Psychological Bulletin.
Apr 11, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Researchers uncover effects of negative stereotype exposure on the brain
The recent killings of unarmed individuals such as George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and Tony McDade have sparked a national conversation about the treatment of Black people—and other minorities—in the United ...
Jun 30, 2020
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Surprising connections between our well-being and giving, getting, and gratitude
We all know that getting a good night's sleep is good for our general health and well-being. But new research is highlighting a more surprising benefit of good sleep: more feelings of gratitude for relationships.
Jan 19, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
The many unexpected sides of romantic love
Love can bring out both the best and the worst in people. Which way it turns depends on the best way to protect the relationship, say researchers studying the evolution of romantic love.
Jan 30, 2012
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New study shows passing mood can profoundly alter 'rational decisions'
Could a passing mood influence your financial portfolio for decades to come? Can impulses you inherited from your cave-man ancestors influence your financial decisions in the modern world in ways that may have lifelong consequences?
Oct 20, 2011
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Health
Poor body image linked with Facebook time
Teenage girls are spending a concerning amount of time on the Internet, potentially leading to low self-esteem and body dissatisfaction, research by Flinders University reveals.
Feb 21, 2012
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New study links social anxiety and dating aggression
(Medical Xpress) -- Study finds social anxiety a predictor of dating aggression in young men.
Jul 19, 2012
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The perils of perfectionism
WA researchers aim to help teen girls feel better in their bodies with an online program targeting perfectionism, which has been linked to depression, anxiety and eating disorders.
Jun 1, 2022
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Worrying can impact interpersonal relationships, study finds
Most people worry from time to time. A new research study, led by a Case Western Reserve University faculty member in psychology, also shows that worrying can be so intrusive and obsessive that it interferes in the person's ...
Jul 26, 2011
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Swearing may help with pain, but at a social cost
(Medical Xpress) -- A new study indicates that swearing might initially make you feel better, but it's at the risk of alienating those around you.
Jun 2, 2011
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