Intuition Oftentimes Beats Logic in Making Moral Decisions

Intuition Oftentimes Beats Logic in Making Moral Decisions

The discovery was made by researchers at the Stanford University

Premature Death Is a Real Risk for Those Who Harm Themselves

Premature Death Is a Real Risk for Those Who Harm Themselves

The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation

Lying More Frequent Under Time Pressure

Lying More Frequent Under Time Pressure

This is especially true when it comes to making financial decisions

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • August 30th, 2012
Math Explains Why the Placebo Effect Exists

Math Explains Why the Placebo Effect Exists

The new model can also predict when the effect should occur

Insomnia Can Be Addressed via Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Insomnia Can Be Addressed via Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

New study shows people display marked improvement following therapy

Single Protein Domain May Be Responsible for Our Large Brains

Single Protein Domain May Be Responsible for Our Large Brains

Experts say that this domain is heavily expressed in humans

What Distracts Men and Women During Conversations

What Distracts Men and Women During Conversations

The research sought to determine what the two genders focus on

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • July 30th, 2012
Development of Schizophrenia Linked to Illiteracy

Development of Schizophrenia Linked to Illiteracy

New study finds an interesting connection between the two

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • July 17th, 2012
Adult Smoking May Be Triggered by Childhood Abuse

Adult Smoking May Be Triggered by Childhood Abuse

Health behaviors during adulthood are heavily influenced by past experiences

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • July 9th, 2012
Selecting the Meditation Technique That's Best for You

Selecting the Meditation Technique That's Best for You

The most popular ones are not necessarily the most suitable

Order Does Matter, Especially the First Place

Order Does Matter, Especially the First Place

Scientists study how people choose items from a list or menu

Attacks of Uncontrollable Anger Common in US Teens

Attacks of Uncontrollable Anger Common in US Teens

The conclusion belongs to a new medical investigation

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • July 4th, 2012
Reading Fiction Improves Brain Functions

Reading Fiction Improves Brain Functions

The habit equates to putting your brain through a workout

Distancing Yourself from Situations Calms Aggression

Distancing Yourself from Situations Calms Aggression

Gaining some perspective can help you keep your anger in check

Some of Our Emotional Reactions to Stress Are Out of Proportion

Some of Our Emotional Reactions to Stress Are Out of Proportion

The intensity of the stimulus does not necessarily dictate our answers

Financial Crisis Triggered by Maniacs, Literally

Financial Crisis Triggered by Maniacs, Literally

Bankers, politicians and economists displayed signs of maniac behavior

How the Mind Compares Stuff

How the Mind Compares Stuff

MIT researchers shed new light on this complex issue

 
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