When a person goes through a difficult experience, hearing the adage “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” can sometimes seem less than comforting. But University of Buffalo researchers found that when it comes to traumatic events like the death of someone close, an assault or a natural disaster, it
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Do you have trouble fully committing to a decision, whether it’s choosing a new pair of shoes or a restaurant for dinner, and then end up feeling unsatisfied after finally choosing? Florida State University researchers would call you a “maximizer,” — they would also say that this inability to commit
Upon entering their freshman year of college, students might be prepared for certain health crises, whether involving a broken bone or too much alcohol. But sometimes, the stress of school can trigger problems that go beyond the physical. As a way to raise awareness of these problems and help students
We don’t typically begin serious, romantic relationships until adulthood, but a newly published study in Current Directions in Psychological Science discovered that the foundations for a person’s ability to love begin to form much earlier than that. “Your interpersonal experiences with your mother during the first 12 to 18 months
A survey called “Monitoring the Future” found that teens are using cigarettes and alcohol at historically low levels. But what should be seen as a victory is dampened by the news that teen drug use has increased with regard to marijuana and synthetic drug use. The survey, which polled 46,773
For years, studies and researchers have pointed to a supposed gender gap with regard to math performance, pointing to females as the fairer sex. But a University of Wisconsin-Madison study is debunking that as a myth, instead pointing to social and cultural factors as the reason for any gender discrepancies. The researchers
While some people are drawn to malls during the holiday season, lured by special sales and the energy of the season, others finish their Christmas shopping by Halloween just to avoid that same environment. According to a study released in the Journal of Consumer Research, what could be driving some shoppers
A report released by the Department of Veterans Affairs indicates that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has had the largest marked increase in regards mental health problems among veterans. And, as CNN reports, the disorder is especially evident among female veterans. As more women are enlisting in combat, the instances of
It’s been said that parenthood can change a person, but can it also help you give up your vices and become a better, law-abiding citizen? A newly released study from Oregon State University suggests that for fathers, this might just be the case. Researchers tracked males living in areas with
America has rallied against bullying in recent years, campaigning in memory of victims and raising awareness about cyber bullying. As much of life becomes intertwined with technology, so have the ways one can be harassed — and the effects can be devastating. But Facebook, one of the largest and most frequently used