Friends Influence Young Adults' Weight By Rick Nauert PHD published 13 January 11 A new research study addresses the influence of social contacts from both the perspective of encouraging obesity, and conversely, as a support mechanism to help young adults lose weight.
Perceived Emotions Can Intensify a Quarrel Between Lovers By Rick Nauert PHD published 13 January 11 Within any romantic relationship, conflicts inevitably occur. And, as most of us are well aware, the fighting evokes intense emotions.
Sleep Disorder Costly for Sufferer, Society By Rick Nauert PHD published 20 December 10 A Danish study of the sleep disorder hypersomnia finds the syndrome has far-reaching consequences.
Diet Linked to Mental Illness, Mouse Study Suggests By Rick Nauert PHD published 14 December 10 Emerging research on mice suggests that changes in diet can both reduce and/or trigger mental illness
Cosmetic Surgery Fails to Boost Body Image By Rick Nauert PHD published 12 August 10 Cosmetic surgery appears to have only marginal benefits for individuals suffering from body dysmorphic disorder.
Anxious Monkeys Shed Light on Human Temperament By Rick Nauert PHD published 12 August 10 Researchers have discovered particular brain regions are associated with developing childhood anxiety.
How Different Cultures View Work By Rick Nauert PHD published 11 August 10 Being aware of the cultural environment that their coworkers come from may help people work together better.
Thinking About God Calms Believers, Stresses Atheists By Rick Nauert PHD published 5 August 10 Thinking about God can help relieve anxiety associated with making mistakes.
Teens View Reality Makeover TV as ‘Inspirational’ By Rick Nauert PHD published 2 August 10 Reality TV shows tout happiness as just a nip and tuck away.
A Woman’s Touch Increases Risk-Taking in Men By Rick Nauert PHD published 12 May 10 A new study finds that physical contact, such as a pat on the back by a woman, increases a man’s risk tolerance.
Moms Spending More Time Prepping Kids for Elite Colleges By Rick Nauert PHD published 23 March 10 A new study suggests college-educated mothers in the United States are becoming preoccupied with preparing children for elite college admissions.
