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Many women complained about memory loss during menopause, but a recent study provides the evidence. Christie Nicholson reports
It seems that those with high IQs have a beneficial quirk in their ability to perceive a moving scene. Christie Nicholson
When facing a lot of choice, it is best to decide on one option and then physically shut off all others. Christie Nicholson reports
The brains of psychopaths react differently to images of someone being hurt than the brains of non-psychopaths. Christie Nicholson reports
We tend to diminish the value of money earned through questionable means. Christie Nicholson reports
A long-term survey of more than 10,000 people finds that green spaces make for better moods. Christie Nicholson reports
Sleep plays a crucial role in better memory. Christie Nicholson reports
A recent study of macaque monkeys finds that those who are of middle status tend to experience the most stress. Christie Nicholson reports
If you are in a bad mood don't try to comfort yourself with unhealthy food. Christie Nicholson reports
A recent study finds that a meditation practice improved Graduate Record Exam scores. Christie Nicholson reports
A recent study finds that we might think of time as though we are literally moving through it. Christie Nicholson reports
A recent study takes a closer look at the sexting habits of one particular subgroup within teens. Christie Nicholson reports
Researchers have found that people who study languages tend to show significant growth in certain areas of the brain. Christie Nicholson reports
A study finds that three-year-old children know a lot more than we might give them credit for. Christie Nicholson reports
We tend to overestimate how rare our names are, perhaps in an effort to preserve a sense of being special. Christie Nicholson reports
A recent study finds that we can instill our emotions in others through chemical signals delivered by scent. Christie Nicholson reports
A recent study finds that we tend to recognize words associated with positive thoughts faster after we've had some coffee. Christie Nicholson reports
A new study finds that diapers, both disposable and cloth, impede walking for babies. Christie Nicholson reports
A recent study shows that images of thin women do in fact alter women's body preferences. Christie Nicholson reports
Michael C. Hall, of TV's Dexter, talks about psychopathy with psychologist Kevin Dutton, author of The Wisdom of Psychopaths
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
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
Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder were more likely to have experienced violence or abuse in civilian life, especially during childhood. Karen Hopkin reports
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
New research finds a way to break an embedded habit, even a bad habit, at least for mice. Christie Nicholson reports
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