Data, data, everywhere. Our brains are being expected to cope with data flowing into them from all directions as our computers, smart phones and connected devices constantly beep, flash and bombard us with information. But is having all of this information at our fingertips necessarily a good ...
Date Posted: November 25, 2015
Categories: Stress Management
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A new website aims to improve the health and wellbeing of LGBTI Australians by providing targeted information on drugs, alcohol, and mental and sexual health.
Nov 25
Categories: Addictions, LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender) Issues
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Of all of the ways men try to impress the ladies, from big wallets to big muscles, here is one that has finally been quantified by science.
Nov 24
Categories: Men's Issues, Relationships & Marriage
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A new study provides evidence of a higher risk of heart disease and diabetes in people who sleep later on weekends.
Nov 24
Categories: Health Psychology, Workplace Issues
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It is said that it's the thought that matters, but research reveals that there's more behind our gift giving decisions than we may realize.
Nov 24
Categories: Happiness
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Why people tend to appreciate men’s humor so much more than women’s.
Nov 23
Categories: Individuation, Other
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A study of seven countries shows that all children hate getting less than their peers, but only some hate getting more.
Nov 23
Categories: Child Development, Values Clarification
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A new study suggests that the more friends a teenager has on Facebook, the more stressed they are likely to be. This may increase their future risk for depression.
Nov 23
Categories: Anxiety, Depression
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From corrupt leaders, to successful bullies and criminals (and even terrorists), why does it always seem that the bad guys come out on top?
Nov 21
Categories: Bullying
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…and if you weren’t mom’s favourite, there’s is an unexpected upside.
Nov 21
Categories: Adult psychological development, Child Development, Parenting
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Our own facial expressions play an essential part in understanding other people's emotions.
Nov 20
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The "ize" turns the adjective "rational" into a verb suggesting deliberate effort, contrivance and artifice. Rationalizing is actively putting a rational gloss on our irrational behavior.
Nov 20
Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
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Many of the factors that lead to teenage depression are amped up in East Asia. The hyper-competitive school environments in places like Hong Kong, Singapore, and mainland China are enough to throw anyone's life out of balance. If you add in the ...
Nov 19
Categories: Depression, Suicide Prevention, Teenage Issues
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Although more frequent sex is associated with greater happiness, this link was no longer significant at a frequency of more than once a week," lead researcher Amy Muise said. "Our findings suggest that it's important to maintain an intimate ...
Nov 19
Categories: Relationships & Marriage
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The scientific tricks stores use to part you and your money - you’re not entirely to blame for that regrettable statement necklace, or that unused man purse.
Nov 18
Categories: Compulsive Spending / Shopping, Other
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The daughters, but not the sons, of women who give birth at age 30 or older are more likely to experience symptoms of depression as young adults, according to new research. The age of the father at birth is not a factor.
Nov 18
Categories: Adult psychological development, Child Development, Parenting
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