Animal Emotions in Scope of ResearchResearchers look deeper into animal emotions for clues about decision making. New approaches in the study of animal behavior allow researchers to study the effects of optimistic and pessimistic moods on animal behavior.Read More
Optimistic Brains vs Pessimistic Brains: Belief Affects Posterior Parietal Cortex PerformanceOptimistic brains and pessimistic brains were compared in a brain-imaging study of the posterior parietal cortex, where it is believed sensory stimuli are transformed into movement plans.Read More
PTSD – Mental Toll of War Still Costly 20 Years LaterSome villages in Liberia have much higher rates of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, than others.Read More
Bullying, Genetics and Emotions: New Research Shows LinksGenetics research into the emotional responses of bullying shows that many bullied victims that later experience more emotional problems have genetic similarities.Read More
PTSD Peaks in Women Aged 51-55 and Men Aged 41-45New research shows that Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) peaks in men between the ages of 41-45 and in women between the ages 51-55.Read More
Depression Among Hepatitis C Virus Sufferers Not Evaluated ProperlyPatients with hepatitis C virus (HCV) are often not evaluated thoroughly for depression during routine clinical interviews, possibly compromising clinical trials for drugs and therapies for treating patients with HCV.Read More
Negative Emotions More Prominent In Executives Who Take Fewer RisksA new report by UBU has discovered that executives who take fewer risks in business often express more negative emotions than their risk taking counterparts.Read More
