Help Others to Help Yourself: High School Students Benefit From Volunteer Work
Getting teenagers off of the couch can be difficult, but the benefits are undeniable.
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Hey, Come Try This Organic Corn Dog
If you tell us something's organic, we'll believe you—and we'll pay more for it.
‘Let’s Work Together’ Message Can Be Counterproductive
New research suggests that, in for white Americans, the best way to motivate pro-social behavior is to emphasize independent action.
Spreading Racism via Facebook
Heavy Facebook users are more likely than those who log on occasionally to react positively to racist remarks.
Pitfalls of the Teen Dating Scene
High school students who date around spend more time partying and less time hitting the books
Mindfulness Training Boosts Test Scores
New research finds a mere two weeks of mindfulness training leads to improved scores in tests of reading comprehension and working memory.
Pills Fight Pain — And You Don’t Even Have to Take Them
New research finds simply examining a bottle of ibuprofen increases tolerance of physical suffering.
Health Care Bias Even in Canada
Canada may have universal health care, but to get an appointment, it still helps to be upper crust.
Placebo Effect Produces Higher Test Scores
A new study finds it’s possible to trick people into doing better on a general-knowledge exam.
Rebates Aim to Foster Healthier Eating in South Africa
Can rebates on fruits and vegetables encourage us to shop more healthfully?