Managing emotions better can prevent ageing, study finds
Negative emotions, anxiety and depression are thought to promote the onset of neurodegenerative diseases and dementia.
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Joseph Shavit
- Jan 14
Scientists discovered why card games are so addictive
Card games are typical incomplete information games with short, repeatable rounds and among the most entertaining, even addictive, games.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 20, 2022
Scientists redefine obesity through discovery of two major subtypes
Scientists has identified two types of obesity with physiological and molecular differences that may have lifelong consequences for health.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 21, 2022
What do your favorite songs reveal about you?
What does having a particular artist on repeat tell us about how to — or how not to — navigate our romantic lives, friendships and family.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 19, 2022
Higher sense of purpose linked to a longer life, study finds
A new study found that this association persists across race/ethnicity and gender, but women may benefit slightly more than men.
Joshua Shavit
- Nov 8, 2022
Different people interpret facial impressions very differently, study reveals
Researchers used an algorithm to allow people to refine what they thought the facial expression of a particular emotion should look like.
Joshua Shavit
- Nov 7, 2022
Looking for romance? What really matters may surprise you, study finds
Study analyzing romantic first impressions shows that compatibility and popularity among the dating pool are influential in shaping pursuits
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 31, 2022
The real bias in news coverage is not what you might think
Researchers compared the two cable news networks using natural language analysis by quantifying key psychosocial and sociopolitical markers.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 15, 2022
The real bias in news coverage is different than you expect
Researchers compared the two cable news networks using natural language analysis by quantifying key psychosocial and sociopolitical markers
Joshua Shavit
- Jul 18, 2022
Experts don’t always give better advice—they just give more
For tasks ranging from solving word puzzles to throwing darts, better performers didn’t give better advice—they just gave more of it.
Joshua Shavit
- Jul 5, 2022
An engaging leadership style boosts employee engagement
Research shows that “engaging leadership” can boost employees’ engagement and enhance team effectiveness within the workplace.
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 11, 2022
Why don't some people view the world the same way as others?
A phenomenon called naive realism may be the single most underappreciated source of conflict and distrust across individuals and groups
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 9, 2022
What transforms a first date into a long-term relationship?
Looking for a romantic relationship? You know how important that first date can be. What makes us attracted to some people, and not others.
Joseph Shavit
- May 15, 2022
How to motivate students during exam time, according to psychologists
As exam season begins, parents, caregivers and teachers will be looking for various ways to motivate students to do well in their studies.
Joseph Shavit
- May 6, 2022
This kind of flirting works best
Some people are experts at flirting. Others of us never flirt or fail spectacularly. But what kind of flirting works best?
Joseph Shavit
- Apr 23, 2022
This is what fifteen food choices say about you, according to a psychologist
How we prepare and eat our food can directly correlate to our true personalities, according to new national research.
Joshua Shavit
- Apr 19, 2022
Are people more willing to empathize with animals or with other humans?
Are people more likely to feel empathy for animals than humans? A new Penn State study suggests the answer may be complicated.
Joseph Shavit
- Apr 19, 2022
Analysis shows why people shout during Zoom calls
If you find yourself shouting and gesticulating wildly if others can’t hear you during a Zoom call, you’re not alone.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 14, 2022
Why do people get their best ideas in the shower?
The benefits of taking a shower might be more than skin deep - and there's a reason why many people get their best ideas daydreaming there.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 12, 2022
Sharing memories sets children on path to better well-being
Toddlers whose mothers received special coaching in talking about memories grew into teenagers who experience better wellbeing.
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