Video Games Can Encourage Positive Behavior, Too
If violent video games encourage violent behavior, as a series of studies suggests, do prosocial games — those…
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Old-Age Stereotypes Bad For Your Health
Do you think of elderly people as weak, helpless and generally worthless? If so, you’ve greatly increased the…
Sex Appeal May Have Hurt Sarah Palin
Sarah Palin's attractiveness may indeed have affected the 2008 presidential race — by making voters less likely to support the GOP ticket.
Yet Another Reason Why We’re Fat
Try not to pass by a gym on your way to lunch — at least if there are signs in the window promoting the benefits of exercise. You may end up eating more.
The Down Side of Self-Control
Two academics studying psychology conclude that when self-control has been weakened by depletion of its resources, selfish and dishonest behavior may readily ensue.
Violent Imagery Leaves Viewers ‘Comfortably Numb’
Would you help a disabled woman pick up the crutches she dropped outside a cinema? Disturbing new research…
Art Therapy Improves Lives of Breast Cancer Survivors
The arts have taken a beating this week, with various members of Congress — including the father of…
Obesity Linked to Childhood Violence
Children who are abused by their parents are more likely to grow up into obese adults, according to…
Some Recovered Memories More Reliable Than Others
Repressed memories of childhood sexual abuse which occur spontaneously may be more reliable than those that pop up…
Don’t Think Too Hard About That Next Big Purchase
Most of us put a lot of thought into making a major purchase, carefully considering the pros and cons of our various options before making a decision. New research suggests we're doing it all wrong.