How far does the apple fall from the tree? Parents who want their children to...
Research published in the British Journal of Psychology has found that parents who want their children to have prosocial values are the most successful in instilling all their values in their children...
View ArticleGood nutrition, physical training and mental exercises can reverse physical...
A four-year study conducted by researchers from the National University of Singapore showed that a combination of nutritional, physical and cognitive interventions can reverse physical frailty in...
View ArticleUniversity of Leicester academics argue sexualised drinks advertising...
Academics examined the effectiveness of a rape prevention campaign in bars and nightclubs in Liverpool Environments which incite narratives of loss of control and hypersexuality compromise the ability...
View ArticleAcetaminophen: A Viable Alternative for Preventing Acute Mountain Sickness
Trekking and mountain climbing are quickly growing in popularity, but.one of the challenges that climbers face is acute mountain sickness (AMS). Previous studies have shown that ibuprofen is an...
View Article"Papageno effect": professional information on the Internet can reduce...
For the first time, a psychological study has shown that reading informational material on the Internet can reduce people’s suicidal tendencies (risk of committing suicide). This is true of websites...
View Article„Papageno-Effekt“: Professionelle Aufklärung im Internet kann...
(Wien, 20-06-2017) Erstmals konnte eine psychologische Studie aufzeigen, dass die Lektüre von Aufklärungsmaterial im Internet die Suizidalität (Suizidgefährdung) von Menschen tatsächlich reduzieren...
View ArticleTaking stock early on is crucial for working late in life
Do you want to keep working until you’re 70, or even 75? Then, it’s good to give this some thought before you turn 50. New research now calls for early planning, and at the same time shoots down...
View ArticleScottish independence – ‘it was wrong then and it’s wrong now’
""Huddersfield contributes to a new book on former prime minister John Major examine the premier’s 1997 General Election stance against Scottish independence
View ArticleKnowing more about economic gains makes people less cooperative
Existing research suggesting that humans cooperate if they know more about their own payoffs has been rebutted: In the long run, access to information about payoff distributions leads to less...
View ArticleWer seine Gewinnchancen kennt, verhält sich weniger kooperativ
Experiment zeigt: Zusammenarbeit leidet, wenn Wettbewerber wissen, was sie erzielen können. Die bisher herrschende Ökonomen-Meinung, Wissen um die eigenen Gewinnchancen im Wettbewerb (payoff...
View ArticleBroken heart: physical stress is a risk factor
The loss of a loved one, a dispute with your neighbour, infections or a fall – mental and physical stress can be triggers of a broken heart (broken heart syndrome). What is more, physical stress seems...
View ArticlePhysical activity counselling affects parents and get children to move
Parents can affect their children’s physical activity behavior. A unique finding of the study was that especially the parents who have previously provided only little support for their children’s...
View ArticleAiming to improve customer experience? Put the relationship first!
Customer experience plays a major role in why consumers choose a specific product or service. But how do you improve that customer experience? University of Twente PhD student Harald Pol has been...
View ArticleAre Current Efforts to Combat Terrorism Actually Increasing the Risk of...
A public health perspective of the rise in terrorism and violent radicalization points to social determinants of health including discrimination, social isolation, and stigmatization of groups such as...
View ArticleUn estudio de la UJI advierte de la necesidad de más transparencia y control...
Investigadores del Grupo de Ética y Democracia de la Universitat Jaume I advierten en un estudio sobre la necesidad de incrementar la trasparencia y el control en la aplicación de técnicas de...
View ArticleA UJI study warns of the need for more transparency and control of political...
Researchers from the Ethics and Democracy Group at the Universitat Jaume I warn in a study about the need to increase transparency and control in the application of political neuromarketing techniques...
View ArticleUn estudi de l’UJI adverteix de la necessitat de més transparència i control...
Investigadors del Grup d’Ètica i Democràcia de la Universitat Jaume I adverteixen en un estudi sobre la necessitat d’incrementar la transparència i el control en l’aplicació de tècniques de...
View ArticleFrequent sexual activity can boost brain power in older adults, according to...
Researchers found that people who engaged in more regular sexual activity scored higher on tests that measured their verbal fluency and their ability to visually perceive objects and the spaces between...
View ArticleGerman cities traumatized in WWII strategic bombing raids show distinct...
German Angst is a term commonly used to characterize the perceived tendency of Germans to be pessimistic in outlook and to conjure up doomsday scenarios. But is there anything to it and what are...
View ArticleWhat Strategies Help Ethnic Minority Adolescents Cope with Racism?
A new study finds that maintaining a strong ethnic identity and high levels of social support can help Latino adolescents in the United States cope with racism. On the other hand, outward expression of...
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