Archive for January 12th, 2012

Crash Course: Psychology of Texting

Thursday, January 12th, 2012

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7 Sleep Conditions, Explained

Thursday, January 12th, 2012

Ah, mysterious sleep. For something we do on a nightly basis, there is still a lot about sleep that may still elude or confuse us.

Is Your Personality Making You Put on Pounds?

Thursday, January 12th, 2012

[hana-code-insert name='personalityweight' /]A growing body of research is finding intriguing connections between personality traits and habits that can lead to obesity. The same parts of the brain that control emotions and stress response also govern appetite, several studies have shown. Early life experiences also set the stage for overeating years later, researchers have found.

Sleep & Weight Gain

Thursday, January 12th, 2012

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The Neuroscience of Looking on the Bright Side

Thursday, January 12th, 2012

Ask a bride before walking down the aisle “How likely are you to get divorced?” and most will respond “Not a chance!” Tell her that the average divorce rate is close to 50 percent, and ask again. Would she change her mind? Unlikely. Even law students who have learned everything about the legal aspects of [...]