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Second Life Data Offers Window Into How Trends Spread
Do friends wear the same
style of shoe or see the
same movies because they
have similar tastes, which
is why they became friends
in the first place? Or once
... > full story
In Pursuit Of A Happiness Gene
The pursuit of happiness
characterizes the human
condition. But for those
suffering from stress, money
trouble or chronic illness,
a positive outlook on life
can be difficult to find.
... > full story
Risky Business: Stressed Men, But Not Stressed Women, More Likely To Gamble And Takes Risks
Stressed out, dude? Don't go
to Vegas. New research shows
that men under stress may be
more likely to take risks,
correlating to such real-l ... > full story
Less Empathy Toward Outsiders: Brain Differences Reinforce Preferences For Those In Same Social Group
An observer feels more
empathy for someone in pain
when that person is in the
same social group, according
to new research. The study
... > full story
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Overweight Kids Experience More Loneliness, Anxiety
July 3, 2009 — As childhood obesity rates continue to increase, experts agree that more information is needed about the implications of being overweight as a step toward reversing current trends. A new study has ... > full story -
Poor Sleep Is Independently Associated With Depression In Postpartum Women
July 3, 2009 — Postpartum depression may aggravate an already impaired sleep quality, as experiencing difficulties with sleep is a symptom of ... > full story -
Lonely Old Men?
July 3, 2009 — Researchers have studied loneliness among older people. A common stereotype about older people is that loneliness is typical for older women, rather than for older men. One problem with this ... > full story -
Promises Come At A Price
July 1, 2009 — Be careful what you promise people. You are not just obliging yourself to keep your promises; other people will hold you to account for them as well. Researchers investigated how the behavior of ... > full story -
Complaints By The Elderly: Valuable Information Or Trivialities?
July 1, 2009 — What is done when the elderly lodge complaints about their services? elderly care? Why is it that staff describe complaints made by the elderly as “trivialities”? Researchers now show ... > full story -
A Young Brain For An Old Bee
July 1, 2009 — Scientists have found that by switching the social role of honey bees, aging honey bees can keep their learning ability intact or even improve it. The research team is hoping to use them as a model ... > full story -
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Placebo Effects In Caregivers May Change Behavior Of Children With ADHD
June 30, 2009 — Stimulant medications, such as Ritalin and Adderall, are the accepted treatment to stem hyperactivity in children with attention deficit-hyperactive disorder and improve their behavior. Now a recent ... > full story -
Failure To Recognize Wishes Of Young Female Migrants Leads To Suicide Attempts
June 30, 2009 — Young Turkish women and South Asian-Surinamese women are much more likely to attempt suicide than young Dutch women. On the other hand, their Moroccan counterparts are less likely to do so. The ... > full story -
Cosmetic Surgery Appeals To Men, Women With Appearance-based Rejection Sensitivity
June 30, 2009 — Researchers have found that men and women who feel sensitive to rejection based on their physical appearance are more likely to express interest in having cosmetic surgery than those who are less ... > full story -
Relationships Improve Student Success
June 30, 2009 — When students are underachieving, school policymakers often examine class size, curriculum and funding, but researchers suggest establishing relationships may be a powerful and less expensive way to ... > full story
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