As Yelp turns 20, online reviews continue to confound and confuse shoppers
reviews have become a big problem that threatens to delegitimize online reviews altogether.
For example, a recent study estimates that fake reviews compel consumers to...
Scientists use virtual reality to help people overcome fear of water
Researchers at Monash University have developed a new system using virtual reality (VR) and flotation tanks to help people reduce their fear of water,...
People perceive the world in many dimensions, not just categories, study finds
A new study reveals that when people see objects, their brains think in many dimensions at once, not just by categorizing what they see.
This...
It’s okay to poo at work: New campaign tackles bathroom anxiety
For most of us, going to the bathroom is a simple, everyday task.
But for some, having a bowel movement at work or in a...
When is a good time for a child to start music lessons
There are many reasons a child should learn a musical instrument.
Not only does it give them the opportunity to make music, a significant body...
Hope outshines mindfulness during tough times, study finds
When life gets tough, it turns out that hope may be more powerful than mindfulness in helping people manage stress and stay engaged at...
How massage therapy can help reduce nurse burnout
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses faced high levels of burnout and staffing shortages due to the stressful nature of their job. The pandemic...
20 minutes of mindful breathing can significantly reduce cancer pain
A recent study has found that just 20 minutes of mindful breathing can quickly reduce the intensity and unpleasantness of cancer-related pain, as well...
Singing from memory reveals a surprising hidden musical talent
A group of psychologists from UC Santa Cruz has uncovered an intriguing musical ability that many people possess without even realizing it.
This hidden talent...
Is it OK to lie to someone with dementia
There was disagreement on social media recently after a story was published about an aged care provider creating “fake-away” burgers that mimicked those from...