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Study tells us why we feel lonelier as we age
"Loneliness results from a discrepancy between expected and actual social relationships," Akht…
PTI
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Women actually better at finding and remembering words than men: Study
Are women really better at finding and remembering words than men? A large study has now settled sc…
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States are rolling back mask mandates, but some health experts say it's too soon for schools
Several experts suggest keeping school mask mandates in place until kids 5 and younger are eligible…
Aria Bendix
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A 7-step quiz can tell you how wise you are, and researchers say the higher the score, the healthier you will be
UC San Diego neuroscientists say people who score high on wisdom tests are more likely to have bett…
Julia Naftulin
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I'm a neuroscientist. I'm not worried about how screens will affect kids' brains - here's why.
Stanford neuroscientist David Eagleman says screen time is poised to unlock a much richer education…
David Eagleman
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2 psychological reasons why we're so hooked on the 'Game of Thrones' saga, according to scientists
George R.R. Martin jam-packed his series with characters, but he never introduced too many at once,…
Julia Naftulin
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Stop shaming people for going outside. The risks are generally low, and the benefits are endless.
When taking precautions, like keeping a safe distance from others and wearing a mask, getting the n…
Anna Medaris Miller
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How evolutionary science can predict which family businesses will be successful
Family businesses can be seriously impacted by intergenerational differences, family harmony, and t…
Katie Gilbert
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How to talk politics with people you don't agree with, according to an FBI hostage negotiator and a therapist
Take these tips from therapist Elizabeth McCorvey, former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss, and ac…
Hilary Brueck
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People who ignore social distancing rules may have psychopathic personality traits, study finds
A preprint study looked at how people's personality traits could influence whether they partake in …
Julia Naftulin
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14 psychological tricks to get people to do what you want
One study, cited in the book "You Are Not So Smart," found that participants playing the ultimatum …
Shana Lebowitz
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We talked to the scientist at the center of a brutal firestorm in the field of psychology
And the thing is, this sort of firm criticism can be hard to take. I'm sad that Fiske seems to cons…
Rafi Letzter
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How to encourage skeptical family members to get the COVID vaccine, according to a brain science expert
Tread carefully and approach the conversation with a good-faith mindset, says professor of neurosci…
Moran Cerf
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A brain science expert shares tips for regulating anxiety and emotions during tumultuous times
We do have influence over certain aspects of our emotions that we can train ourselves to control, w…
Moran Cerf
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Why so many people are biased to ignore the risks of COVID-19, according to a psychology professor
Now, suppose that the same problem is presented with this politically relevant twist: In August 201…
Dennis Proffitt
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Researchers discovered a psychological trick that will make you a better negotiator
In one experiment, nearly 100 undergrads were paired off and assigned the role of either "candidate…
Shana Lebowitz
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How long does it take to break a habit? 5 science-backed tips to change unhealthy habits
Research suggests it may take anywhere from 18 to 254 days to change your habits. Here's how to bre…
MK Manoylov,Mayra Mendez
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NASA astronauts aboard the ISS have begun growing chile peppers in a bid to boost crews' diets on future missions
The peppers being grown by NASA astronauts are rich in vitamin C, making them a great fit for feedi…
Zahra Tayeb
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In the tradeoff between saving money or time, most of us choose money. Here's why that's a flawed perspective, according to an assistant professor at Harvard Business School.
Ashley Whillans says when we value a good deal over our time, we lose out on something far more val…
Ashley Whillans
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How Philadelphia's vaccination efforts fell to a startup run by a 22-year-old who took home a bag of vaccines and gave them to his friends
A grad student's startup got vaccines from Philadelphia. Red flags followed, and the city later cut…