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Women do make men throw caution to the wind, research confirms
The presence of an attractive woman elevates testosterone levels and physical risk taking in young men, according to a recent study in the inaugural issue of Social Psychological and Personality ...
18 hours ago from PhysOrg
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The origins of selflessness: Fair play
It is not so much that cheats don’t prosper, but that prosperity does not cheatFOR the evolutionarily minded, the existence of fairness is a puzzle. What biological advantage accrues to ...
Thu 18 Mar 10 from The Economist
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Failed college dreams don't spell depression, study finds
High school seniors, take note: A wise person once said, "It is better to shoot for the stars and miss than aim at the gutter and hit it."
15 hours ago from PhysOrg
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Smart pill that helps children through puberty
Teenagers could become smarter just by taking a pill that stimulates a part of the brain that controls learning and memory, scientists say.
Thu 18 Mar 10 from Telegraph.co.uk
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Cat-calls are detrimental to everyone
For every woman who is a direct target of sexism, there are others who witness the event and are also affected. The actions of one sexist man affect how female bystanders feel and behave towards ...
Thu 18 Mar 10 from PhysOrg
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Some bullies are just the shy type: New research shows a darker side to social anxiety disorder
When you think of people suffering from social anxiety, you probably characterize them as shy, inhibitive and submissive. However, new research from psychologists Todd Kashdan and Patrick McKnight ...
Thu 18 Mar 10 from PhysOrg
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Broad application of bipolar diagnosis in children may do more harm than good
(Garrison, NY) Troubled children diagnosed with bipolar disorder may fare better with a different diagnosis, according to researchers at The Hastings Center.
Thu 18 Mar 10 from PhysOrg
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Cultural divide in ability to recognize sensual sounds
An F1000 evaluation looks at a British study of how the six basic human emotions are universally recognized but other positive emotions are culturally specific
Thu 18 Mar 10 from PhysOrg
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Helpful Dads Damage Mother's Self-Esteem at Home
The competence of diligent dads helping out at home is damaging the self-esteem of "super-mums" who feel caught between work and traditional child-rearing roles, according to a new study revealed ...
19 hours ago from FOXNews
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CDC Study Examines Rising Incidence of TBI
WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) -- Traumatic brain injury (TBI) accounts for just under a third (30.5%) of injury-related deaths in the U.S., a new CDC report on TBIs said.
17 hours ago from MedPageToday
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