items tagged with Psychology
Drivers with road rage like bumper stickers
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-06-18 13:38:30
Colorado State University scientists have shown a direct relationship between the number of personalized items on and inside a car (like bumper stickers) and the amount of road rage by such dangerous drivers.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-06-18 13:38:30
Colorado State University scientists have shown a direct relationship between the number of personalized items on and inside a car (like bumper stickers) and the amount of road rage by such dangerous drivers.
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Oldsters double their enjoyment over youngsters
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-06-17 12:35:46
A new Queensland/New South Wales study shows older people enjoy themselves just as much as younger people but with only half the effort.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-06-17 12:35:46
A new Queensland/New South Wales study shows older people enjoy themselves just as much as younger people but with only half the effort.
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NIMH study finds billions lost in wages from mental problems
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-05-12 09:43:37
A study funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) reports that $193.2 billion is lost to U.S. society each year from the general condition classified as serious mental illness (SMI).
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-05-12 09:43:37
A study funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) reports that $193.2 billion is lost to U.S. society each year from the general condition classified as serious mental illness (SMI).
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Women closing gender gap with alcoholism
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-05-05 11:17:27
According to a Missouri study, higher levels of alcohol dependency problems are developing within women, while related problems with men remain level. Thus, women are seen closing the gap in alcoholism as they rapidly approach male levels.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-05-05 11:17:27
According to a Missouri study, higher levels of alcohol dependency problems are developing within women, while related problems with men remain level. Thus, women are seen closing the gap in alcoholism as they rapidly approach male levels.
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Estrogen powers women, like testosterone in men
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-05-03 10:00:47
According to a University of Michigan study, estrogen appears to be the critical factor in what motivates women to be competitive—very similarly to how testosterone makes men aggressive.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-05-03 10:00:47
According to a University of Michigan study, estrogen appears to be the critical factor in what motivates women to be competitive—very similarly to how testosterone makes men aggressive.
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Are you Happy? Your chance is 50-50 in U.S.
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-04-30 09:19:31
The Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index has been developed to assess the general health and happiness of people in the United States. However, its results aren’t too rosy. About 51% of Americans are unhappy, but 49% of you guys are happy (Good going!!)
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-04-30 09:19:31
The Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index has been developed to assess the general health and happiness of people in the United States. However, its results aren’t too rosy. About 51% of Americans are unhappy, but 49% of you guys are happy (Good going!!)
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UNC study: Eating disorders common among U.S. women
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-04-26 08:45:16
A University of North Carolina study has found that the majority of women in the United States between the ages of 25 and 45 years have disordered eating behaviors.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-04-26 08:45:16
A University of North Carolina study has found that the majority of women in the United States between the ages of 25 and 45 years have disordered eating behaviors.
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Facial cues may help you decide on Mr. or Miss Right
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-04-09 15:42:39
According to a Scottish-English study, whether a person is after a long- or short-term relationship may be identifiable from specific features (“cues”) located on the face.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-04-09 15:42:39
According to a Scottish-English study, whether a person is after a long- or short-term relationship may be identifiable from specific features (“cues”) located on the face.
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U.S. study shows quickies are better for sex
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-04-03 08:38:43
According to a study performed by American psychologists based on information from American and Canadian sex therapists, sexual intercourse is considered better for couples when it lasts three to 13 minutes, rather than the hours often portrayed as needed or desired by the media.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-04-03 08:38:43
According to a study performed by American psychologists based on information from American and Canadian sex therapists, sexual intercourse is considered better for couples when it lasts three to 13 minutes, rather than the hours often portrayed as needed or desired by the media.
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Walk down the aisle for lower blood pressure, but be happy!
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-03-21 10:07:53
Brigham Young University researchers found that happily married couples have lower blood pressure than single people, but unhappily married couples are worse off than singles.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-03-21 10:07:53
Brigham Young University researchers found that happily married couples have lower blood pressure than single people, but unhappily married couples are worse off than singles.
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First brain imaging study of emotion is “disgusting”
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-03-19 10:54:28
Stanford University researchers have performed the first imaging study of the brain with respect to two coping methods for the regulation of human emotion. They used scenes of “surgical procedures, vomiting and animal slaughter” to induce disgust. And, it worked!
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-03-19 10:54:28
Stanford University researchers have performed the first imaging study of the brain with respect to two coping methods for the regulation of human emotion. They used scenes of “surgical procedures, vomiting and animal slaughter” to induce disgust. And, it worked!
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Sugar better calorie controller than artificial sweetener
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-02-22 10:43:15
A Purdue University study has concluded that natural sweetness in caloric sugar helps the body predict how many calories have been eaten. Sweet non-caloric artificial sweeteners may remove that knowledge.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-02-22 10:43:15
A Purdue University study has concluded that natural sweetness in caloric sugar helps the body predict how many calories have been eaten. Sweet non-caloric artificial sweeteners may remove that knowledge.
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People stressed after 9/11 had more heart problems
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-02-02 10:42:10
According to a January 2008 U.S. study, people who were extremely stressed out in the days and weeks after the September 11, 2001 terrorist disasters in New York City and Washington D.C., were more likely to have cardiovascular (heart and related) problems.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-02-02 10:42:10
According to a January 2008 U.S. study, people who were extremely stressed out in the days and weeks after the September 11, 2001 terrorist disasters in New York City and Washington D.C., were more likely to have cardiovascular (heart and related) problems.
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Science and the U.S. Presidential Campaign of 2008
Written By: William Atkins
Section: UNI-verse
Category: The Science Blog
2008-01-20 04:45:10
You can submit your science questions and vote for your favorite science questions to ask the presidential candidates, both Republican and Democratic, at Politico.com.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: UNI-verse
Category: The Science Blog
2008-01-20 04:45:10
You can submit your science questions and vote for your favorite science questions to ask the presidential candidates, both Republican and Democratic, at Politico.com.
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Long legged women (and men) perceived more sexy and healthy
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-01-18 03:53:24
A Polish study concludes that the length of legs affect human perceptions of people. Longer leg lengths are more desirable and attractive, and associated with better health.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-01-18 03:53:24
A Polish study concludes that the length of legs affect human perceptions of people. Longer leg lengths are more desirable and attractive, and associated with better health.
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Gaming makes young kids dumber
Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Radioactive IT
Category: Gaming and Entertainment tech blog
2008-01-13 22:01:55
Concerns have emerged this past week during a summit at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. They centre around the continued use of electronic games and toys by an increasingly younger population. Could hardwiring of the brain by such devices be leading to shortened attention spans with no education benefit bonus?
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Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Radioactive IT
Category: Gaming and Entertainment tech blog
2008-01-13 22:01:55
Concerns have emerged this past week during a summit at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. They centre around the continued use of electronic games and toys by an increasingly younger population. Could hardwiring of the brain by such devices be leading to shortened attention spans with no education benefit bonus?
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U.S. presidential candidates and positions on Space, Science
Written By: William Atkins
Section: UNI-verse
Category: The Science Blog
2008-01-01 10:30:47
The citizens of the United States are in the midst of its election of a new president in 2008. Their responses to the topics of space, science, and education say much about their campaigns and how they will direct the country.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: UNI-verse
Category: The Science Blog
2008-01-01 10:30:47
The citizens of the United States are in the midst of its election of a new president in 2008. Their responses to the topics of space, science, and education say much about their campaigns and how they will direct the country.
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Cramming for school tests doesn’t make the grade
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2007-12-16 18:16:31
Two studies by the same U.S. psychologist recently showed that students who study all night have lower grade-point-averages (GPAs) than those who do not pull all-nighters.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2007-12-16 18:16:31
Two studies by the same U.S. psychologist recently showed that students who study all night have lower grade-point-averages (GPAs) than those who do not pull all-nighters.
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Many of us procrastinate. Now we know why.
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2007-12-16 09:30:05
According to a ten-year-plus study by Canadian psychologist Piers Steel, postponing things is a serious problem and he has four primary reasons why it is such a serious problem for many people.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2007-12-16 09:30:05
According to a ten-year-plus study by Canadian psychologist Piers Steel, postponing things is a serious problem and he has four primary reasons why it is such a serious problem for many people.
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Study finds artificial additives reduce kids' learning ability
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2007-12-06 07:55:12
A study of almost 300 children in England found that artificial food additives such as colorings and preservatives--which are common in candies and soft drinks consumed by kids--increase their energy levels, which increases their hyperactivity and diminishes their learning ability.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2007-12-06 07:55:12
A study of almost 300 children in England found that artificial food additives such as colorings and preservatives--which are common in candies and soft drinks consumed by kids--increase their energy levels, which increases their hyperactivity and diminishes their learning ability.
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