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When the Whites of the Eyes are Red or Yellow
The eye provides a rich variety of information about normal and abnormal behavior and health, as noted by Scott Sleek in “Eye-Tuned” in the May/June 2014 Observer. Cues about the color of the sclera (the
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Using Positive Psychology to Survive and Thrive in Grad School
Graduate school is a very stressful period for developing professionals in the field of psychological science. In any given week, students may attend classes, conduct research, teach classes, conduct therapy, write up grant and research
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The Common Cold Makes You a Lousy Driver
New York Magazine: We get that drinking and driving is bad news, and researchers who study this stuff are now getting the message across that drowsy driving and distracted driving are no good either. But
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Your 401(k) Is Healthy. So Maybe You Are, Too.
The New York Times: Before you suggest that friends or family members start to exercise or improve their diets, you might first want to ask a question: Are they saving for retirement? What do retirement
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The Dilemma of the Depressed Mother-to-Be
The Atlantic: Another potentially deadly outcome is persistent newborn pulmonary hypertension (PPHN), a condition that occurs when a newborn’s cardiac system fails to transition normally after birth. Numerous studies have shown that SSRI use late
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The Science Of Menu Design: How Restaurants Can Make You Choose A Salad Over A Cheeseburger
Fast Company: Responding to the rise of American obesity rates, some politicians have proposed regulations that would require restaurateurs to reduce portion sizes, eliminate drive-thrus, and limit soft drink sizes. Brian Wansink, author of Slim By Design