Avoid Burnout: Make Your Cubicle Your Own
New research suggests there are mental health benefits from personalizing your workspace—particularly if you don’t have a private office.
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How to Stay Healthy Even if You Can’t Avoid Stress on the Job
One researcher, who recognized that avoiding stress at work was, for some, completely unrealistic, went looking for alternatives.
Facing Adversity, Some Find Solace in Science
New research suggests that, for some secular people, a belief in science plays a similar psychological role as faith does for religious people.
Marijuana Buffers Pain of Social Exclusion
New research suggests one reason for the popularity of pot may be that it helps people cope with the pain of loneliness.
What Does It Take for Traumatized Kids to Thrive?
About a decade ago, Washington State embarked on an early social experiment to educate people about the impacts of stress on children. The results are starting to show.
Placebo Effect Produces Higher Test Scores
A new study finds it’s possible to trick people into doing better on a general-knowledge exam.
Key to Happiness: Keeping Busy Without Feeling Rushed
New research finds that, compared to past decades, fewer Americans call themselves very happy. But one subgroup is an exception.
Meditation: Strong Preventative Medicine for Heart Patients
New research finds major health benefits of meditation for African Americans with heart disease.
Tango Your Way to Mental Health
New Australian research suggests people suffering from stress or depression can greatly benefit from tango lessons.
Fear Powers Zombie Bugs
Work with glued spiders and stressed grasshoppers shows how fear can transform an ecosystem even after death.