Specific personality traits linked to lower risk of dementia, study finds
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New research suggests that certain personality traits could play a role in reducing the risk of dementia.
Joshua Shavit
- Mar 2
Empathy can be socially transferred to others, study finds
Empathy is more than just a personal trait—it's a social phenomenon that can be passed from one person to another, according to a new study
Joshua Shavit
- Feb 10
AI algorithm could match you with your new ‘best friend’
The research team seeks to streamline and enhance the identification of dogs suited for specific tasks.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 16, 2023
There are only 3 types of men, new study concludes
In recent decades, discussions surrounding male types often simplistically boiled down to the contrasting binaries of ‘alpha’ and ‘beta’
Joshua Shavit
- Nov 26, 2023
Scientists discover what shapes your dog’s unique personality
Dogs, our loyal and diverse companions, have always been a subject of fascination for scientists and dog lovers alike.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 6, 2023
The psychology of food: What our favorite foods reveal about us
A groundbreaking national study suggests that our food preferences might be more revealing than we think.
Joseph Shavit
- Aug 16, 2023
Shockingly, there are only 3 types of men, study finds
The study offers a nuanced exploration of the intimate dynamics men navigate in their personal relationships.
Joseph Shavit
- Aug 3, 2023
Researchers identify the most boring person in the world
The peer-reviewed study into the science of boredom has uncovered the jobs, characteristics, and hobbies that are considered a snooze.
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 18, 2023
Longest living people share these 2 common personality traits
Lifestyle choices such as diet and physical activity are widely acknowledged as critical factors affecting human longevity. There is more...
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 5, 2023
These seven questions can predict how wise you are, study finds
According to researchers, a concise scale consisting of seven items can accurately determine an individual's level of wisdom.
Joseph Shavit
- May 5, 2023
These seven questions can predict how wise you are
UCSD researchers developed a concise scale consisting of seven items that can accurately determine an individual's level of wisdom.
Joseph Shavit
- Apr 25, 2023
If it pays to be a jerk, why doesn’t everyone do it?
Many of the same personality traits that are associated with success in chimpanzees are also associated with success in humans.
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