Perfectionism Linked to Early Death
Perfectionism, as a way of life, tends to be self-defeating. New research suggests it may also be deadly.
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Been Caught Stealing: A Drug That Fights Kleptomania
A drug used to treat alcoholics and heroin addicts shows promise in treating those addicted to theft.
Bad Jobs Can Make For Bad Moms
We've long known that high-pressure jobs can be hazardous to one's health. New research suggests that, for working mothers, employment-related stress may also be detrimental to their children's intellectual development.
Political Ideology Is Surprisingly Malleable
Liberals and conservatives routinely accuse one another of ideological rigidity. But in fact, when it comes to political…
Red Alert: The Color of Danger Influences Behavior
A new study suggests the color red can serve as a danger signal to our unconscious minds, making people more likely to take actions that enhance their safety.
Sad But True: We’re More Likely to Believe Bad News
Do you nod your head knowingly while reading the latest bleak economic figures, but respond skeptically to suggestions…
Charisma + Crisis = President Obama
Barack Obama’s election can be seen as the confluence of a charismatic candidate and a country in crisis.…
Accepting the Pain
A new study says patients with chronic pain who manage to accept their condition, and the negative aspects that result from it, reap a wide variety of benefits.
Depressed, Pessimistic and Anxious Die Younger
People who are generally pessimistic, anxious or prone to depression have an above-average chance of dying at every stage of their adult lives, according to a new study by researchers at the Mayo Clinic.
I Am Forever in Your Debt — And I Mean Forever
Excessive atonement can result from inextinguishable guilt, report two researchers who have named the effect after a perpetually apologetic character from the Harry Potter series.