Women have an edge in entrepreneurial success, study finds
Differences in the way the sexes think may give women an advantage in starting businesses according to a Kennesaw State Universy study.
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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
Joshua Shavit
- Nov 3, 2022
Gun violence across America: Unexpected trends revealed by statistical analysis
Only a handful of U.S. states showed a surge in gun violence incidents in mid-2020 during civil unrest at the start of COVID-19 lockdowns
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 17, 2022
New study reveals why puppy-dog eyes are so irresistable
Dogs are unique from other mammals in their reciprocated bond with humans which can be demonstrated though mutual gaze.
Joseph Shavit
- Aug 22, 2022
Random acts of kindness make a bigger splash than expected
Giving a friend a ride, baking cookies for a sick family member, or even buying a stranger a cup of coffee knows acts of kindness add joy.
Joseph Shavit
- Aug 10, 2022
Can smoking cessation drugs reduce alcohol intake -- unexpected findings
The investigators recruited volunteers who self-identified as engaging in risky drinking and daily smoking. They were followed for 12 months
Joshua Shavit
- Jul 18, 2022
Liver disease linked to higher risk of dementia, study finds
People with fatty liver disease who also have heart disease or who have had a stroke may have an even higher risk of dementia.
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 7, 2022
80% of Americans have poor cardiovascular health -- here's what we can do about it
About 80% of people in the U.S. have low to moderate cardiovascular health based on the AHA’s new Life’s Essential 8™ checklist.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 19, 2022
Tea, coffee, or water? Here’s what your go-to daily drink says about you
If a midday slump has you reaching for a pick-me-up, you might want to think twice before picking up coffee.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 1, 2022
Best TV shows of all-time: ‘Friends’ beats out ‘Seinfeld’ as greatest ever!
According to a survey of 2,000 adults, TV shows from the end of the 20th century are still better than anything on the air today.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 15, 2022
It wasn't just Trump: Four years later, politics still make people sick
2020 surveys show huge numbers of Americans perceive that politics exact a chronic negative toll on their health.
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