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Why comfort food can actually be good for your emotional health
Yahoo! News Canada: When Drew Barrymore goes through a bad breakup, there are two words that always make her feel better: Kraft Dinner. “[I] head straight for the carbs. Macaroni and cheese. Kraft. Deluxe. The
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Genetic roots of ‘orchid’ children
Science News: A Swedish expression that translates as “orchid child” refers to a youngster who blossoms spectacularly if carefully nurtured but withers badly if neglected. Scientists have now identified gene variants that may help to
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You choose, you lose
The Boston Globe: Beggars can’t be choosers, and, even worse for beggars, choosers don’t like beggars, according to a new study. People watched a six-minute video depicting a man engaging in a series of mundane
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Sneaky Stars and Stripes
Believe it or not, basking in the glow of the grand old flag may shift our political beliefs. A study in an upcoming issue of Psychological Science found that exposure to the American flag led
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Can We Have too Many Choices?
Whether we’re deciding what to eat for lunch at the cafeteria, which store to go into at a shopping mall, or what Netflix movie to order, we are constantly surrounded by choices. That sounds like
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Greased Palm Psychology: Collectivism and Bribery
Cultures that downplay self-determination and stress shared responsibility may serve as a catalyst for passing money under the table, a study suggests.