Published: October 27, 2008
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New research published in the October issue of Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, suggests that there may be a way to identify budding scientists and engineers and thus be able to guide them, from a young age, to careers that will enable them to make the most of their abilities. [continue reading…]
Published: October 27, 2008
Elderly people who have a positive outlook, lower stress levels, moderate alcohol consumption, abstention from tobacco, moderate to higher income and no chronic health conditions are more likely to thrive in their old age, according to a study in the October issue of the Journals of Gerontology, Medical Sciences. [continue reading…]
Published: October 24, 2008
Neuroscientists at The University of Queensland have discovered a new way to explain how emotional events can sometimes lead to disturbing long term memories.
In evolutionary terms, the brain’s ability to remember a fear or trauma response has been crucial to our long term survival.
However, in the mode [continue reading…]
Published: October 23, 2008
According to research (featured in The Telegraph), Facebook, the social networking site, is to blame for ‘friendship addiction’ and is fuelling insecurity in users.
David Smallwood, an addictions expert with the Priory clinic, said that at least 10 per cent of the population were vulnerable to ‘friendship addiction. [continue reading…]
