Alcohol-Related Violence More Common in People Who Repress Anger
Many people believe that alcohol can cause normally peaceful people to become violent. New research shows that intoxication can indeed increase violence, but that the…
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Tai Chi Improves Depression, Anxiety and Self-Esteem
Tai Chi, a Chinese form of martial arts movements that focuses on meditative breathing and methodical movement, has been proven to improve mental health. A…
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A Genuine Smile Found To Improve Health, Happiness
Smiling can improve mental health and boost happiness, but experts at a recent conference were split on whether it must be genuine or not. Psychologists…
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Confidence Is Most Important Psychological Skill for Athletes
Regardless of the sport, the most important psychological quality an athlete needs to perform at his or her personal best is confidence. New research investigating…
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Perfectionism May Contribute to Risk of Death
Perfectionism – the pressure a person puts on himself or herself to be as close to perfect as possible in everything – may be bad…
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Biofeedback Improves Anxiety, Relieves Stage Fright
New research suggests that teaching performers to utilize biofeedback techniques can significantly lower anxiety and improve their overall performance. The study was led by Myron…
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Being Kind, Doing New Things Both Linked to Happiness
Psychologists have long known there was an association between performing acts of kindness and being happy. Although the correlation was clear, the relationship of cause…
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New Drug Shows Promise Growing Brain Cells
Alzheimer’s patients, brain injury patients, and dementia sufferers may benefit from a newly discovered pill that grows brain cells. The drug, currently labeled P7C3 while…
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Men More Vulnerable in Young Adult Relationships
Men are tough and women are emotional. Those are the prejudices one researcher from Wake Forest set out to challenge in a study of young…
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A Man’s Ability To Park Better Than A Woman Explored
Many drivers of both sexes believe that men are better at parking than women. The stereotype has been around so long it’s surprising researchers have…
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Are Taller People Happier?
According to a recent survey of 454,065 people as part of the daily polling in the Gallup-Healthways Index of Well-Being, it has been determined that…
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Pot Smoking Can Worsen Schizophrenia
Smoking pot is illegal in several countries, but that doesn’t slow down the use of marijuana for both health and recreational reasons. However, it has…
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Antidepressant Formulas Do Not Vary in Threat of Teen Suicide Risk Increase
Though suicide risk is increased among children and teens on antidepressants, a recent study verifies the FDA’s claim that the risk is not heightened by…
