



Many women complained about memory loss during menopause, but a recent study provides the evidence. Christie Nicholson reports
Jun 12, 2013 | 4
It seems that those with high IQs have a beneficial quirk in their ability to perceive a moving scene. Christie Nicholson
Jun 6, 2013 | 6
When facing a lot of choice, it is best to decide on one option and then physically shut off all others. Christie Nicholson reports
May 22, 2013 | 3
The brains of psychopaths react differently to images of someone being hurt than the brains of non-psychopaths. Christie Nicholson reports
May 14, 2013
We tend to diminish the value of money earned through questionable means. Christie Nicholson reports
May 8, 2013 | 3
A long-term survey of more than 10,000 people finds that green spaces make for better moods. Christie Nicholson reports
Apr 29, 2013 | 3
Sleep plays a crucial role in better memory. Christie Nicholson reports
Apr 15, 2013 | 1
A recent study of macaque monkeys finds that those who are of middle status tend to experience the most stress. Christie Nicholson reports
Apr 10, 2013 | 2
If you are in a bad mood don't try to comfort yourself with unhealthy food. Christie Nicholson reports
Apr 2, 2013
A recent study finds that a meditation practice improved Graduate Record Exam scores. Christie Nicholson reports
Mar 28, 2013 | 1
A recent study finds that we might think of time as though we are literally moving through it. Christie Nicholson reports
Mar 22, 2013 | 6
A recent study takes a closer look at the sexting habits of one particular subgroup within teens. Christie Nicholson reports
Mar 7, 2013 | 1
Researchers have found that people who study languages tend to show significant growth in certain areas of the brain. Christie Nicholson reports
Feb 28, 2013 | 7
A study finds that three-year-old children know a lot more than we might give them credit for. Christie Nicholson reports
Feb 18, 2013 | 1
We tend to overestimate how rare our names are, perhaps in an effort to preserve a sense of being special. Christie Nicholson reports
Feb 11, 2013 | 6
A recent study finds that we can instill our emotions in others through chemical signals delivered by scent. Christie Nicholson reports
Feb 3, 2013
A recent study finds that we tend to recognize words associated with positive thoughts faster after we've had some coffee. Christie Nicholson reports
Jan 30, 2013 | 1
A new study finds that diapers, both disposable and cloth, impede walking for babies. Christie Nicholson reports
Jan 23, 2013 | 3
A recent study shows that images of thin women do in fact alter women's body preferences. Christie Nicholson reports
Jan 15, 2013 | 4
Michael C. Hall, of TV's Dexter, talks about psychopathy with psychologist Kevin Dutton, author of The Wisdom of Psychopaths
Jan 8, 2013
Dan Ariely is a professor of behavior economics at Duke University. His latest book, The (Honest) Truth about Dishonesty, explains how creativity makes us better liars--even to ourselves
Dec 29, 2012 | 2
Volunteers who spent at least four days hiking with no communications or computing technology scored higher on creativity tests upon their return than did a control group. Rose Eveleth reports
Dec 22, 2012 | 10
Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder were more likely to have experienced violence or abuse in civilian life, especially during childhood. Karen Hopkin reports
Dec 8, 2012 | 5
People who score higher on negative personality traits know how to look hotter when they try harder than do those with more stable characters. Christie Nicholson reports
Dec 2, 2012 | 2
New research finds a way to break an embedded habit, even a bad habit, at least for mice. Christie Nicholson reports
Nov 25, 2012 | 1
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