An Emotional Timeline of Sept. 11, 2001
German researchers, analyzing the content of text messages sent on 9/11/01, report that while sadness and anxiety levels remained stable through the day, anger steadily increased.
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Volunteer Work Prolongs Lives of Frail Elderly
New research finds that among the elderly, functional limitations are associated with an increased risk of dying — but only for those who don’t do volunteer work.
Public Schools: An Untapped Recreational Resource
Researchers suggest limiting liability issues to make playgrounds and other recreation areas on school grounds accessible as a cost-effective way to promote public health.
Public Defenders as Effective as Private Attorneys
New research suggests that, in terms of influencing key judicial decisions, public defenders are as effective as their private counterparts.
The Magnetic Appeal of a Meaningful Life
A sense one’s life has meaning increases one’s allure in social situations, according to new research.
For Some, Anger Inspires Creativity
Want to get those creative juices flowing? Try having someone scowl at you.
Flying Past the Stepford Stewardess
Flight attendants benefited emotionally when their primary focus shifted from courtesy to safety, a new paper suggests. Steven Slater may be an extreme example of that ability to unwind.
Married Couples Don’t Grow More Alike Over Time
New research finds scant evidence for the notion that, in terms of personality, couples grow more similar to one another over time.
Forgiveness, Resentment and Blood Sugar?
New research links diabetic symptoms with a reduced likelihood of forgiving others.
Children’s Pop-Up Books Flop as Learning Tool
New research finds children learn less from pop-up books than they do from old-fashioned volumes illustrated with photos.