When “tough love” turns toxic: Why some abusive bosses get a pass
Ever wonder why some abusive bosses seem to get away with their bad behavior?
A recent study suggests that employees may tolerate an abusive boss...
Why young people hate phone calls and how it could affect their careers
Young people today are using their smartphones for almost everything except making phone calls.
Many under 40 prefer texting or sending images instead of speaking...
The hidden risks of being good-looking: How attractive teens may face more dangers
New research suggests that being good-looking isn't always the key to happiness.
In fact, attractive teens might be more likely to engage in risky behaviors...
Love in our own league: We marry people as attractive as ourselves, study finds
A recent study brings some good news for our egos: both men and women are pretty accurate at rating their own physical attractiveness.
The study...
Buffering childhood stress
All kids feel stressed from time to time. They may worry about friends, homework, or a big test. Stress is normal.
But some kids go...
Are mixed emotions real? New research says yes
In Pixar's latest film, "Inside Out 2," complex feelings like envy and embarrassment join the cast of characters.
Nostalgia, however, is hurried out the door...
Why teens have sex early: Family and neighborhood connections matter most
Teens who grow up in close-knit families and neighborhoods are less likely to have sex at a young age, according to a new study...
Can curiosity lead to viral success?
Generation Y, also known as millennials, includes people born between the early 1980s and the early 2000s.
They grew up during the rise of digital...
Surprising study reveals we get goosebumps more often than we realize
A study by Dr. Jonathon McPhetres, a psychology researcher from Durham, has found that we experience goosebumps far more frequently than we think—and we...
Scientists find saying ‘please’ is more strategic than polite
By kindergarten, most children learn that saying "please" is the polite way to ask for something.
This magic word is thought to show courtesy and...