Focus Is a Trait That Improves With Age
Surgeons in training need both to hone their chops--and improve their concentration.
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‘Slut’ Label Refuses to Die
A psychologist who reported last year that women can be just as interested as men in casual sex pinpoints one reason they hesitate: a justified fear of being judged.
Creativity Blocked? Try a Common Scents Solution
New research suggests specially selected nocturnal odors can inspire creativity.
Further Evidence Links Creativity, Dishonesty
That was a brilliantly original idea you came up with. But, wait—where’s my wallet?
Guilt Makes the Pie Taste Sweeter
New research suggests feelings of remorse heighten our enjoyment when we succumb to temptation.
Even Great Apes Get the Midlife Blues
A new study finds chimpanzees and orangutans in captivity appear to be the least happy in middle age.
Musical Meds
New research on endorphins finds people have higher pain thresholds immediately after performing music or dancing.
Accepting a Warming Planet Could Cool Urge To Go To War
New psychological research suggests the shared threats posed by a changing climate may bring people together in a common cause.
Meditation: Strong Preventative Medicine for Heart Patients
New research finds major health benefits of meditation for African Americans with heart disease.
Do the Arts Open Hearts?
New NEA-funded research finds a link between altruistic behavior and attending cultural events.