Being married has often been associated with improving people's health, but a new study suggests that having that long-term bond also alters hormones in a way that reduces stress...
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August 19, 2010
July 14, 2010
Political leanings: Who is ‘left wing,’ and who just thinks they are?
A new study reveals that highly educated people make wrong assumptions about their political leanings - they are more likely to think they are left wing when they are more likely to be relatively conservative. The study suggests that some people may end up voting for left of center parties because they hold the mistaken belief that they are left wing.
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May 26, 2010
Learning strategies are associated with distinct neural signatures
The process of learning requires the sophisticated ability to constantly update our expectations of future rewards so we may make accurate predictions about those rewards in the face of a changing environment. Although exactly how the brain orchestrates this process remains unclear, a new study suggests that a combination of two distinct learning strategies guides our behavior.
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March 1, 2010
January 8, 2010
Volunteering may prevent the elderly from becoming frail
A study suggests that participating in volunteer activities may prevent frailty in older adults.
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August 28, 2009
Talking about art can alter our appreciation of it
A few months back I was challenged by a friend to explain why I think The Wire is the best TV series ever. Pointing to its critical acclaim wouldn't do - I needed to articulate my own reasons. I soon realised that translating my appreciation into words wasn't a straightforward task. What's more, a new study suggests that any reasons I came up with could well have fed back and influenced my subse
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May 27, 2009
Premature Ejaculation May Be A Genetic Disorder (Science Daily)
Premature ejaculation can be embarrassing, but a new study suggests that it might be a genetic disorder.
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May 6, 2009
Alcohol Drinkers Not Only Zone Out — But Also Are Unaware That They Do
A new study suggests that a moderate dose of alcohol increases a person's mind wandering, while at the same time reducing the likelihood of noticing that one's mind has wandered.
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