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Openly gay: Does it affect an actor’s performance appraisal?
May 13, 2013 18:42
Although knowing an actor is gay significantly affected ratings of his masculinity, there was no significant effect on ratings...
Dreams of your significant other can predict your relational behavior
May 12, 2013 5:17
If your partner has a dream of you cheating, expect to face repercussions for your scandalous dream-behavior later. According...
Women altering menstruation cycles in large numbers
May 11, 2013 19:19
A surprisingly large number of women 18 or older choose to delay or skip monthly menstruation by deviating from the instructions...
Nobody likes a ‘fat-talker,’ Notre Dame study shows
May 10, 2013 18:25
Women who engage in “fat talk” — the self-disparaging remarks girls and women make in relation to eating, exercise...
Laughter perception networks in brain different for mocking, joyful or ticklish laughter
May 9, 2013 16:50
A laugh may signal mockery, humor, joy or simply be a response to tickling, but each kind of laughter conveys a wealth of...
Social connections drive the ‘upward spiral’ of positive emotions and health
May 9, 2013 16:46
People who experience warmer, more upbeat emotions may have better physical health because they make more social connections,...
Positive social support at work shown to reduce risk of diabetes
May 9, 2013 16:44
Cases of type 2 diabetes continue to rise in the US. And while the development of the disease is more commonly associated...
High school athletes say concussions won’t sideline them
May 6, 2013 19:24
Many high school football players say it’s OK to play with a concussion even though they know they are at risk of serious...
Teen girls who exercise are less likely to be violent
May 6, 2013 19:23
Regular exercise is touted as an antidote for many ills, including stress, depression and obesity. Physical activity also...
Study shows so-called cougars and sugar daddies more myth than reality
May 6, 2013 19:05
Despite the popular image of the rich older man or woman supporting an attractive younger spouse, a new study shows those...
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