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Tell-tale signs you’re in dire need of a vacation, according to new poll
The poll, conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Apple Vacations, aimed to uncover the tell-tale signs of people needing a getaway.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 7, 2022


Study finds link between accountability to God, psychological well-being
Religious believers who embrace accountability to God experience higher levels of three of the four variables of psychological well-being.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 5, 2022


Celebrities vs influencers: New research determines a winner
New research looks at who we trust more for product marketing: celebrities or beauty influencers.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 18, 2022


It wasn't just Trump: Four years later, politics still make people sick
2020 surveys show huge numbers of Americans perceive that politics exact a chronic negative toll on their health.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 15, 2022


Magic mushrooms found safe and effective in the treatment of mental health conditions
According to the World Health Organization, about 450 million people worldwide have a mental health disorder, across all demographics.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 14, 2022


Virtual Reality could help make therapy easier
New research shows many people are more comfortable speaking to an avatar than a real person.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 11, 2022


Does checking your credit score help or hurt?
A new study sought to identify root causes for information avoidance, particularly around consumer finance matters.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 7, 2022


Does consuming traditional media have an impact on well-being?
Does consuming traditional forms of media – including books, music and television – have an effect on short-term adult well-being?
Joseph Shavit
Jan 7, 2022


Can You Really Fall in Love at First Sight? The science behind instant attraction
Some people distinctly remember the first time they laid eyes on their partner. Some people describe the sensation as a spark.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 3, 2022


New therapy found to swiftly reduce depression and suicidal thoughts
Ketamine therapy has a swift short-term effect on reducing symptoms of depression and suicidal thoughts, according to research.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 27, 2021


New research sheds light on how ultrasound could be used to treat psychiatric disorders
Research to tackle psychiatric conditions where maladaptive decisions are observed through exposure to ultrasound neuromodulation.
Joshua Shavit
Dec 24, 2021


Human cost of COVID travel restrictions revealed in new study
Stories reveal the emotional toll of prolonged separation across geographical distances when loved ones are no longer ‘just one flight away’
Joshua Shavit
Dec 20, 2021


How you speak up at work can affect whether you’re picked for a team
New research shows another, more subtle and often overlooked form of speaking up has a big effect on the way work gets done.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 6, 2021


Shopping carts save shoppers money as pushing reduces spending, finds new study
Shoppers are likely to save money in the run up to the holiday season if they use standard shopping carts, new research has found.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 29, 2021


Giving social support to others may boost your health
When it comes to your health, being willing to give social support to your spouse, friends and family may be just as important as receiving.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 23, 2021


What commute information from smartphones can predict about individual job performance
Information about worker commutes from smartphones and fitness trackers can predict individual job performance, according to a new study.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 21, 2021


Are women more or less competitive than men? New study has the answer
Researchers found that women enter competitions at the same rate as men—when they have the option to share their winnings with the losers.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 8, 2021


Researchers identify biological signs of human attraction
When two people are attracted to one another, their heart rates tend to synchronize and their palms sweat together.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 7, 2021


Do men feel more emotional pain than women? Study results may surprise you
A new study finds that men tend to experience emotional pain more than women when their relationship takes a turn for the worse.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 2, 2021


How virtual reality can combat isolation on Earth and in space
The loneliness epidemic could be alleviated by an unlikely marriage between space research and virtual reality (VR).
Joseph Shavit
Nov 2, 2021
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