Saying ‘Sorry’ to Kids Mends Relationships, But Doesn’t Heal HurtFor young children, hearing an apology doesn't help heal hurt feelings, but it does help mend relationships, a new study reports.Read More
Teasing Girls About Weight Has Lasting Impact on Body Image and Eating BehaviorsA new study reports playground teasing about weight has lasting impact on girls' eating habits and body perception.Read More
Virality of Positive EmotionsA new study reports positive emotions spread virally through Twitter feeds.Read More
Increasing Number of Students Bring “Emotional Support” Animals to CollegeAn increasing number of students are bringing pets to college for emotional support and comfort.Read More
Depressive Symptoms Increase With AgeA new study suggests people get more depressed from the age of 65 onward.Read More
Brain Structure May Be the Root of ApathyA new study reports on a neurobiological basis for apathy.Read More
People With Treatment Resistant OCD Can Benefit From Exposure TherapyResearchers report people from OCD can benefit significantly from adding exposure and response prevention therapy when common drug treatments fail.Read More
Anxiety Can Aggravate AsthmaResearchers report a link between higher anxiety sensitivity and greater asthma symptoms with decreased lung function.Read More
Toddlers With Poor Language Skills Fall Behind in PlayResearchers report two year old children with poor language skills fare worse that their peers at play and often fall behind socially.Read More
It’s Music to Our Eyes: Emotional Reactions to Music Reflected in Pupil SizePersonal involvement and emotional content of music influences pupillary response, researchers report.Read More
Extreme Noise Conditions Can Influence Taste PerceptionA new study reports conditions which are extremely noisy can alter taste perception for sweet and umami flavors.Read More
Improving Kids Cognitive Skills Though SportsAccording to researchers, participating in sports can help improve and develop cognitive skills in children.Read More