Mindfulness meditation for pain relief helped 89% of the participants in this new study
A new study has found that mindfulness meditation for pain relief is a viable treatment, with 89% of participants reporting less pain after an 8-week program.
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The latest scientific research from psychology, medicine, and health in general
Does yoga help with anxiety? Yes, new study finds
Does yoga help with anxiety? A new study has found that practicing yoga for anxiety seems to work quite well.
64% abandon their New Years resolutions within a month, study finds
A new study has found that about two-thirds of people abandon their New Year's resolutions within a month.
New study finds that “privilege” exists in the animal kingdom too
New study finds that privilege – the intergenerational transfer of wealth and resources – exists in many animal species too.
Study finds 64% of engaged couples will make “giving back” a part of their 2022 wedding celebration
A new study on the "giving back" plans of 1,000 engaged couples in the US has found that 64% intend to make supporting a charitable cause part of their upcoming wedding celebration.
Laser hair restoration: here’s what the science says about laser hair regrowth
Thinking about trying out a laser cap for hair growth? We look into the science behind laser hair restoration.
New study finds that half of smokers would still smoke even if a pack of cigarettes cost $68
According to new study, about 50% of smokers in the Netherlands would keep smoking even if a pack of cigarettes cost €60 ($68).
New study shows that people who believe in astrology tend to be more narcissistic and less intelligent
A new study has found that narcissism is the strongest predictor of people who believe in astrology, and that the IQ levels of believers tend to be lower.
New study finds no excess mutations in children of Chernobyl survivors
A new study finds children whose parents were exposed to radiation at Chernobyl have no more germline mutations than normal.
LinkedIn for older workers (55 and up): using a younger photo definitely helps
Older workers on LinkedIn receive fewer job offers than younger job seekers, but using a younger profile photo reduces this bias.
The Top 6 Benefits of Kirtan Kriya Meditation
Kirtan Kriya is an ancient meditation practice. This helpful guide shows you its most important benefits.
The key qualities and traits of a good citizen
What are the most important traits of a good citizen? For starters, how about understanding your rights and duties.
Shazam for birds: this new bird call identifier app works on 400 species, for free
A new (and free) bird call identifier app from Cornell identifies the sounds of 400 bird species, in real time.
This instant water purification technology is “millions of times” better, new study claims
New study reveals a water purification technology that is "millions of times more effective" than traditional commercial methods.
A city’s street names reveal its cultural values, new research shows
A new study extracts the cultural values of London, Paris, Vienna, and New York by analyzing their street names.
New study links some forms of spiritual training to narcissism and “spiritual superiority”
A new study finds that popular forms of spiritual training, such as mindfulness, correlate with narcissism and “spiritual superiority.”
Wearable energy harvesting from your fingertips: 300 millijoules while you sleep
A new wearable energy harvesting device turns sweat into a source of energy for small devices.
Nomophobia statistics: the fear of not having your phone now affects 89% of college students
Nomophobia statistics: since 2012, the fear of being without a mobile phone has grown from 77% to almost 90% among U.S. college students.
New study finds that positive peer pressure is crucial to social distancing adherence
A new study finds that positive peer pressure drives people to follow social distancing guidelines: they do what their friends and family do.
Anthropophobia: The Fear of People & How to Overcome It
Do you avoid parties, get-togethers, and other social gatherings? If so, you may have anthropophobia, also known as the fear of people. Learn more about how to treat this phobia here.