Anticipating Laughter Helps Reduce Stress
by Heather Setrakian | April 18th, 2008Ever notice how a good chuckle raises your spirits? New research shows that just anticipating laughter may have health benefits.
But does he KNOW he’s ugly?
by Steve Carter | April 12th, 2008A recent article by a team of researchers showing that the happiest marriages are those in which the male is less attractive than the female has received a lot of attention in the press of late. People appear to be fascinated by the finding that relationships where a panel of objective observers rated the husband as less attractive than the wife appeared to be “happier” than relationships where the spouses were either similar or, even worse, where the husband was more attractive!
Sexual intentions are written all over your face
by Amy Strachman | April 10th, 2008We can determined whether someone is looking for a long-term or short-term sexual partner just by looking at their face.
Wither art thou, Romeo?
by Steve Carter | April 9th, 2008As anyone who has even a passing acquaintance with Bridget Jones Diary or any novel by Nick Hornby is no doubt aware, the English have problems with romance. This is somewhat ironic from the “I know this isn’t literally irony, but what else do you call something that seems contrary to what you would expect?” and American male point of view
Life changes: Personality across the years
by Galen Buckwalter | April 8th, 2008When we talk about personality the definition most psychologists use goes along the lines of “those relatively enduring patterns of thoughts, feelings and behaviors that distinguish people.” For a long time it has been thought that personality did not change in any meaningful way once a person hit adulthood. However, recent work suggests that not only does personality change in adulthood it changes well into old age as well.
Sex, Gambling and the Male Brain
by Heather Setrakian | April 7th, 2008Science proves that men are influenced to risky action by images of scantily-clad women. In other news, the sky is blue!
Use a Little Humor to Get What You Want
by Erina Lee | April 4th, 2008A little humor goes a long way, especially when you’re bargaining. Find out how.
Even Octopi Need Love
by Gian Gonzaga | April 3rd, 2008Think Octopi are boring….not after you read this article….
Similarity in Sexual Experiences
by Amy Strachman | April 2nd, 2008Men and women with similar sexual experiences tend to form relationships together.
It’s a great life if you don’t weaken: social resources and perception of distress
by Galen Buckwalter | April 1st, 2008A number of studies have suggested that we perceive others level of distress quite differently based on how many social resources we feel we have at the moment. In other words when we feel supported by others we tend not to feel as overwhelmed by stressful situations.
Smell the Danger
by Heather Setrakian | April 1st, 2008A rose by any other name would smell as sweet, but what makes the smell memorable? Would a rose still be sweet if it was paired with a negative experience? Read more to find out.
Two Keys to Happiness
by Erina Lee | March 28th, 2008Having what you want and wanting what you have are two different and important factors in predicting happiness.
Explaining the Decline in Marital Satisfaction Post Baby
by Lynlee Tanner | March 27th, 2008A lot of research points to the idea that having a child will inevitably take a toll on your marriage. But the questions remain: Are changes in satisfaction a direct result of having a child? Are there other factors to consider besides the birth of a child in explaining satisfaction declines? Find out these answers and more.
If the world seems angry it may just be you
by Gian Gonzaga | March 26th, 2008Do you ever wonder why the world seems so hostile? Well it may not be the world, you yourself may be making the world a more hostile place. This is according to the findings of a recent study done by researchers at Iowa State University on how aggressive people can shape their social world.
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