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Social Connections Drive the 'Upward Spiral' of Positive Emotions and Health
People who experience
warmer, more upbeat emotions
may have better physical
health because they make
more social connections,
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Mind Over Matter? Core Body Temperature Controlled by the Brain
Scientists have shown, for
the first time, that it is
possible for core body
temperature to be controlled
by the brain. The scientists
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Suicide Risk Linked to Rates of Gun Ownership, Political Conservatism
Residents of states with the
highest rates of gun
ownership and political
conservatism are at greater
risk of suicide than those
... > full story
Mindfulness from Meditation Associated With Lower Stress Hormone
Focusing on the present
rather than letting the mind
drift may help to lower
levels of the stress hormone
cortisol, suggests new
... > full story
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Power of Prayer: Studies Find Prayer Can Lead to Cooperation, Forgiveness in Relationships
May 14, 2013 — Praying for a romantic partner or close friend can lead to more cooperative and forgiving behavior toward the partner, according to a new ... > full story -
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Relationship Troubles? Some Sad Music Might Help You Feel Better
May 14, 2013 — Consumers experiencing relationship problems are more likely to prefer aesthetic experiences that reflect their negative mood, according to a new ... > full story -
Study Identifies Genes, Pathways Altered During Relaxation Response Practice
May 1, 2013 — A new study finds that elicitation of the relaxation response -- a physiologic state of deep rest induced by practices such as meditation, deep breathing and prayer -- produces immediate changes in ... > full story -
Faith in God Positively Influences Treatment for Individuals With Psychiatric Illness
April 25, 2013 — Belief in God may significantly improve the outcome of those receiving short-term treatment for psychiatric illness, according to a recent ... > full story -
Body Size Conveyed by Voice Determines Vocal Attractiveness
April 24, 2013 — Deep male voices and high-pitched female voices are perceived as more attractive because listeners gauge the speaker's body size from the frequency of their voice, according to new ... > full story -
Brain-Behavior Associations: Researchers Look at Ties Between Early Social Experiences and Adolescent Brain Function
April 18, 2013 — Brains develop in the context of experience. Social experiences may be particularly relevant for developing neural circuits related to the experience of feeling or emotion. Factors such as negative ... > full story -
Mindfulness Therapy Might Help Veterans With Combat-Related Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
April 17, 2013 — A new study shows that veterans with PTSD who completed a mindfulness-based group treatment plan showed a significant reduction in symptoms as compared to patients who underwent treatment as ... > full story -
New Research Examines the Spiritual, Psychological and Other Under-Appreciated Effects of Opioids on Patients With Sickle Cell Disease
April 11, 2013 — Researchers sought to shed light on the biopsychosocial and spiritual effects of taking prescribed opioids to treat noncancer pain. Such questions have received little examination and impact the ... > full story -
Meditating Before Lecture Leads to Better Grades
April 9, 2013 — A new study shows that meditation before class might help students, especially freshmen, focus better and retain information. A random selection of students followed basic meditation instructions ... > full story -
Can Meditation Make You a More Compassionate Person?
April 1, 2013 — Scientists have mostly focused on the benefits of meditation for the brain and the body, but a recent study takes a look at what impacts meditation has on interpersonal harmony and ... > full story
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