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Shame has an evolutionary purpose, say researchers
A new study finds why shame is important for human societies.
What’s better for your brain: 15 minutes of jogging or 15 minutes of relaxation?
A new study compared cognitive boosts from running versus relaxing.
How the brain controls sex and attraction
Researchers discover how the brain triggers our attraction to the opposite sex and sexual behavior.
Want to fall asleep faster? Try this 5-minute technique
Before you reach for another glass of warm milk, read this.
How does the brain process curiosity?
Have you ever been curious about how curiosity works?
Getting more sleep curbs sugar cravings, study finds
Studies have also shown that two weeks of sleep deprivation increases the consumption of excess calories, particularly from energy-dense, high-carbohydrate snacks.
The Sanskrit effect: How verbal recitation boosts cognitive function
Now, you can add chanting to your brain training regimen.
A Diet Lacking in Fiber Wreaks System-Wide Havoc, Scientists Find
It's more than just weight gain—it's chronic inflammation and weak immunity.
Scientists Discovered What Causes Dementia
An international team of researchers claims to have found a major cause of dementia - an incurable brain disease.
How the Keto diet—even without exercise—slays the opposition
An American research team wanted to know which combination of diet and exercise has the most beneficial results on metabolic syndrome in 10 weeks.
Vegetarian diet is associated with poorer health, Austrian researchers say
Could vegetarianism actually lead to a lower quality of life?
Massive New Study Shows How Dogs Boost Human Health
One type of dog in particular is linked with the lowest rates of cardiovascular disease in their human pals.
How Preventing One Suicide Can Save Many Lives
Recent research shows that suicidal behavior is a social contagion that spreads through families and classrooms. The good news? So does suicide prevention.
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Scientists finally know why sleep deprivation leads to mental sluggishness
Scientists didn’t know why the sleep deprived experienced cognitive lapses, until now.
This Twitter algorithm predicts mental illness better than trained professionals
A supervised learning algorithm can predict clinical depression much earlier and more accurately than trained health professionals.
Joining a Fraternity May Hurt GPA but Can Boost Future Income by 36%, Says Study
A study reveals the unexpected financial benefits of joining a fraternity.
A.I. can now detect suicidal thought patterns with 91% accuracy
Though the sample size was small, the results are compelling.
Scientists Chart 27 Distinct Human Emotions on This Interactive Map
This conceptual framework is the most advanced representation of human emotions to date.
Want to Boost Your Mental Health? Head For the Sea, Not the Mountains
Many people feel a profound connection to water, whether it's oceans, rivers, or lakes. Now, science might have found an explanation.
Intelligent People Deal with Stereotypes Differently Than Others, Study Finds
Everyone encounters stereotypes. But what you do afterward says something about you
Who Is the Alt-Right? Researchers Build a Psychological Profile
Among other things, researchers found that there are two subgroups of the Alt-Right, but that the more economically motivated members may buy into White Supremacy over time.
Women in Countries With More Gender Equality Have Better Cognitive Health
A new study finds that cognitive functioning of women is affected by gender-role attitudes within their country.
Digital Natives Do Not Exist, Claims New Paper
A paper argues that the younger generation is no better at technology and multitasking than older people.
Talking to Yourself in the Third Person Can Lower Stress and Negative Emotions
A new study finds that talking to yourself in the third person may help deal with stress.
75% of the Human Genome Is Junk DNA, Claims New Research
New research by Professor Dan Graur shows that only a quarter of the human genome is functional.
Why Ancient Roman concrete lasts for millennia but ours crumbles in decades
Scientists solve the mystery of why 2000-year-old Roman concrete still stands strong.
Researchers Figure Out What Kind of Smiles Are Most Successful
A new study looks at how to make a successful smile.
Climate Change Will Lead to the Largest Transfer of Wealth in the Country’s History
A pioneering study provides a detailed look at how the U.S. economy will suffer from climate change.
Addressing Racism Means Educating Our Children Differently
Racism is the acting out of biases learned as early as preschool, research shows. If racism starts at three years old, so should science-backed strategies to reduce it.
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How to Grow Your Empathy Through Better Visual Perception
"We don't notice one another nearly as much as we think we do," says Alan Alda. Here's how the actor inspired a scientific study on empathy.
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