FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 14, 2020·4 min readAcetaminophen and forgiveness may alleviate emotional and physical pain of exclusionFor those who face social rejection, researchers believe they have found a simple antidote. The study reports combining the over-the-counter pain killer acetaminophen with a dose of forgiveness can help alleviate both the physical and emotional pain of social rejection.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 18, 2017·4 min readGentle Touch Soothes Pain of Social RejectionResearchers report a gentle touch from another person can help to soothe the pain of social exclusion.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 1, 2017·3 min readFrom a Sore Toe to a Broken Heart, Swearing Soothes PainA new study reveals swearing can help to alleviate both physical and social pain.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 20, 2013·3 min readSocial Rejection May Not Prompt Same Response in Brain as Does Physical Pain After AllNew research finds the pain of social rejection might not prompt the same brain response as physical pain, as previously thought.Read More