FeaturedPsychology·August 6, 2017·2 min readSo Lonely I Could Die: Social Isolation Greater Public Health Threat Than ObesityAccording to researchers, social isolation and loneliness significantly increase the risk for premature death.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 5, 2017·4 min readYoga Effective at Reducing Symptoms of DepressionNew studies presented at the 125th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association reveal the positive impact practicing yoga has on reducing symptoms of depression and improving quality of life for those with the disorder.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 12, 2017·4 min readMind Changing Can Be RiskyLeaders who use moral arguments over pragmatic ones as a basis of their position, but later change their minds, may be judged more harshly, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 25, 2017·4 min readFathers’ Brains Respond Differently to Daughters Than SonsAccording to researchers, dads with toddler daughters are more responsive to their child's needs than fathers with toddler sons.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 18, 2017·4 min readBrain Region Found to be Associated With Fear of Uncertain FutureThose who find it hard to cope with uncertainty over possible future threats could have an unusually large striatum, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 18, 2017·4 min readPeople See Black Men as Larger, More Threatening Than Same-Sized White MenA new study reports people perceive black men as bigger and more of a threat than white men of similar size. Researchers believe the findings may help explain why black men are more likely to be shot by police.Read More
