-
Study of the Dad: Persistence Comes From Your Father's Parenting
New research finds another reason to thank your dad this coming Father's Day for nagging you to work hard and not give up.
-
You're Overtired Because You're Overweight
New research finds that obesity and depression are actually the leading reasons we're yawning incessantly while we're awake.
-
Study: Male Doctors Make $12,000 More Than Female Doctors Per Year
University of Michigan researchers find that gender disparity in medicine remains, even after controlling for specializations and work titles.
-
Study of the Day: Saying 'No' to Junk Food Is Harder When You're Tired
New research from Berkeley shows that sleep deprivation affects brain areas tied to decision-making and not basic reward networks.
-
Study of the Day: When Teamwork Isn't Democratic, Everyone Benefits
New research in Psychological Science suggests that certain group compositions may lead to elevated levels of conflict and inefficiency.
-
Study of the Day: Watching TV May Boost the Self-Esteem of White Boys
New research in Communication Research uncovers a surprising exception to the typical correlation between TV viewing and decreased self-confidence.
-
Study of the Day: To Teach Kids to Eat Smart, Parents Should Show, Not Tell
New research from Michigan State University shows that leading by example promotes healthier diets among children than explicit food restrictions.
-
Nice: Yoga Helps Stroke Survivors Get Back in Shape
An eight-week yoga rehabilitation program led to significant improvements in strength, flexibility, balance, and endurance.
-
Study: Social Inequality Has Been Around Since the Stone Age
A team of archaeologists finds the earliest evidence of differential land access among European farmers in the Neolithic era.
-
Study: We're Biased Against Obese People—Even If They Get Thin
New research shows that shedding the unwanted pounds doesn't erase the prejudice against women with a history of weight issues.
-
Study of the Day: A Diet Loaded With Sugar Makes Rats Dumber
New research in the Journal of Physiology suggests that fructose disrupts learning and memory, but omega-3 fatty acids can help.
-
Study: Male Bosses' Mistakes Are Penalized More Severely in Some Industries
In traditionally masculine industries, such as construction, subordinates don't judge female leaders as harshly as their male counterparts when they slip-up.
-
Study of the Day: Biological Proof That Confronting Your Fears Helps
New research uncovers the lasting changes in the brains of arachnophobes who underwent a two-hour exposure therapy session.
-
Study of the Weekend: Keep Your Commute to Less Than 15 Miles (or Else)
New research suggests that people whose office are 15 miles away from their home get insufficient exercise and are at greater risk of obesity.
-
Study: Kids Will Eat More Veggies If They Drink Water Instead of Soda
New research on food-beverage pairings highlights yet another reason parents should encourage their kids to choose water over soda.
-
Study: The Objectification of Women Is a Real, Measurable Phenomenon
Both male and female subjects in a recent experiment perceived near-naked men in sexualized ads as human beings, but could only see attractive women as objects.
-
Study of the Day: Bilingualism May Boost Attention, Working Memory
Northwestern University trial provides new biological evidence that dual language speakers have enhanced auditory nervous systems.
-
Study of the Day: Regular Exercise May Improve Your Tolerance to Pain
A new meta-analysis shows that, even though athletes' pain threshold is similar to that of other active adults, their ability to withstand the agony is superior.
-
Study: In Teen Books, Foul-Mouthed Characters Are Rich, Cool, and Hot
New research shows that, just like in the movies, characters who swear in adolescent literature are presented with more positive attributes.
-
Study of the Day: Maybe Parents Actually Are Happier Than Non-Parents
New research in Psychological Science suggests that mothers and fathers experience greater levels of joy and derive more meaning from life.