The Mental-Health Hazards of Waitressing at Hooters
New research finds heightened levels of anxiety and eating disorders among women who waited tables at restaurants that require skimpier uniforms.
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The Upside of Neuroticism
A big new study from the U.K. presents evidence that some neurotic people live longer lives.
Could Yoga Delay Cognitive Decline?
Veteran practitioners had increased thickness in a brain region linked to language and memory.
Why Aren’t We Talking About Postpartum Mood Disorders in Immigrant Women?
A variety of factors, including shallow community networks and language barriers, can compound the effects of postpartum mood disorders among immigrant women. Yet the research still falls startlingly behind.
A New Breakthrough for How We Treat Depression
Scientists were able to change deep-brain activity in mice using just scalp electrodes, pointing toward cheaper, non-invasive procedures to treat depression and other illnesses.
How High Unemployment Harms the Next Generation
New research finds high jobless rates raise adolescents' stress levels, making it less likely they enroll in college.
Imagination Can Restrain Impulsiveness
New research describes a technique that dampens our desire for immediate gratification.
Deradicalizing Terrorists Can Work
New research finds one key is providing former fighters with an alternative source of meaning.
When Hollywood Gets Things Right! Suicide Edition
Critics are concerned that a new Netflix show "romanticizes" suicide. A psychologist offers his picks for titles that don't.