Study finds a surprising link between high blood pressure and personality
High blood pressure is often linked to heart disease, but it may also have a surprising effect on personality. A new study suggests that...
How entrepreneurs can share risks without scaring investors
Entrepreneurs often face a tough decision:
Should they be honest about the risks of their business, or keep quiet to avoid scaring off investors?
While transparency...
Pet-owners with secure relationships with their pets are less depressed
For many people, pets provide unconditional love, companionship and a sense of security. But not all human-pet relationships are beneficial, and some may contribute...
Are the Oscars going bananas?
Hollywood’s biggest night, the Academy Awards, arrives this weekend, but this year there’s some monkey business going on.
It’s easy to focus on the race...
Narcissists are more likely to feel excluded—even when they aren’t
New research published by the American Psychological Association suggests that narcissistic individuals experience social exclusion more often than others. However, this may not always...
Social activity may help delay dementia for 5 years
Staying socially active, like visiting friends, attending parties, or going to church, may help keep the brain healthy as people age.
Research from Rush University...
Scientists find root cause of dessert cravings
Have you ever finished a big meal, feeling completely full, only to find yourself reaching for dessert? Scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism...
Coping with heartbreak ahead of Valentine’s Day? You’re not alone
The agonizing feeling of a recent heartbreak might sting a little harder on Valentine's Day, and while this sensation might seem never-ending, healing from...
Unemployment of adult children can increase parents’ depression risk
A new study has found that when adult children are unemployed, their parents are more likely to experience depressive symptoms.
This research, conducted by the...
Why single women are happier than single men, according to study
A new study from the University of Toronto has found that single women tend to be happier than single men.
Researchers suggest that men may...