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·August 12, 2022·7 min read

Testosterone Promotes ‘Cuddling,’ Not Just Aggression

While more commonly associated with promoting aggressive behaviors, testosterone can also promote social affection and prosocial behaviors in males, a new study on gerbils finds.

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·August 2, 2022·4 min read

The Cost of Loneliness

Researchers discuss the detrimental psychological, physical, and economic impact of loneliness.

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·July 28, 2022·5 min read

Our Social Interactions Begin at a Young Age

Early social interactions allow children to learn quickly how to coordinate with each other's behavior.

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·July 27, 2022·3 min read

Chores, Exercise, and Social Visits Linked to Lower Risk of Dementia

The study reveals that performing household chores, exercising, and social interactions significantly reduce the risk of dementia.

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·July 22, 2022·3 min read

Making Sense of Socially Enhanced Aggression in the Brain

Study reveals the lateral habenula plays a critical role in the priming of aggression in male mice.

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·July 16, 2022·5 min read

A Brain Network for Social Attraction

A special network that runs from the retina deep into the brain may help mediate social attraction, a new study reveals.

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·July 11, 2022·3 min read

Drinking Alone Foreshadows Future Alcohol Problems

Adolescents and young adults who drink alone are at greater risk of developing alcohol use disorder later in life.

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·July 10, 2022·3 min read

Virtue Helps People Rise Above Despair and Resentment

Selflessness can help individuals feel more confident and less hostile when faced with stress, researchers report.

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·July 10, 2022·4 min read

Social Interactions Tied to Sense of Purpose for Older Adults

Older adults who experience more positive social interactions report feeling a higher sense of purposefulness, especially after retirement.

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·June 27, 2022·5 min read

Scent of a Friend: Similarities in Body Odor May Contribute to Social Bonding

People have a tendency to form friendships with others who have a similar natural body odor, a new study reports. Using an electronic eNose to "smell" body odor, researchers were able to predict the quality of social interaction between strangers.