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Laughter serves more serious social functions than just letting others know you’re having fun. By Dr. Adrienne WoodAssistant Professor of PsychologyUniversity of Virginia Introduction Laughter is an everyday reminder that we humans are…
Believing in destined love may have evolved as a way to keep couples together long enough to reproduce and raise children. By Benjamin KaveladzePhD Candidate in Psychological ScienceUniversity of California, Irvine By Dr.…
No longer dismissed as an undesirable negative trait to be avoided, humor is having a heyday among experimental psychologists. By Dr. Janet M. GibsonProfessor of Cognitive PsychologyGrinnell College Introduction Humor is observed in all cultures and at all ages. But…
Researchers are trying to understand whether ultraprocessed foods erode brain health in the aging process. By Dr. Sara N. BurkeAssociate Professor of Neurobiology and Cognitive AgingUniversity of Florida Introduction Scientists have known for years that unhealthy…
The biggest risks aren’t always the biggest numbers on the thermometer – humidity gets dangerous faster than many people realize. By Dr. W. Larry KenneyProfessor of Physiology, Kinesiology and Human PerformancePenn State By Dr. Daniel…
Research suggests ways to focus on the here and now to help you ultimately achieve your more far-off targets. By Dr. Kaitlin WoolleyAssociate Professor of MarketingCornell University By Dr. Paul StillmanAssistant Professor of MarketingSan Diego State University Introduction It’s a familiar…
Because of the way scientific studies are conducted, it’s been hard to health benefits from eating organic food. A new study suggests, however, that there are ways to find out. By Dr. Cynthia CurlAssociate Professor of Public and Population HealthBoise State University…
Trauma can be passed down from generation to generation. What steps should adults take to try and break the cycle? By Dr. Shanta R. DubeAssociate Professor, School of Public HealthGeorgia State University Introduction Prevention is the mantra of modern medicine…
One of the most remarkable human capacities is to perceive and understand mental states. Introduction One of the most fascinating human capacities is the ability to perceive and interpret other…
How do people’s cultural ideas and practices shape their emotions (and other types of feelings)? Introduction Take a moment and imagine you are traveling in a country you’ve never been…
