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Happiness and health: this new study finds that happy people also feel healthier
A new study finds that health wealth and happiness go hand in hand. But it also depends on how researchers measure these variables.
August 23, 2025
The Big Five trait of agreeableness can be detected by a brain scan
The Big Five trait of agreeableness can contribute to identifying qualities of good citizenship. Individuals high in agreeableness tend to be cooperative, reliable, and empathetic, all of which are qualities of good citizens. Their ability to work well with others and show compassion can make them valuable members of a community.
August 23, 2025
Bullied youths are much more likely to have violent fantasies, new study shows
About 97% of the most-bullied boys and 73% of the most-bullied girls have violent fantasies, according to a new study of 1,465 young people.
August 23, 2025
New study shows that a doctor’s choice of comforting words matters
Research suggests positive, empathetic language influences patient comfort and decision-making in medical care.
August 23, 2025
People can classify the face in a picture as an autocrat or an elected leader with almost 70% accuracy
Participants can distinguish unfamiliar politicians as autocrats or democratically-elected with almost 70% accuracy, rating elected leaders as more attractive, likable, and trustworthy in a recent study.
August 23, 2025
Empathy training courses for parole officers lead to a 13% drop in reoffending rates
A new study showed a 13% reduction in parolees' recidivism rates 10 months after officer training courses focusing on empathy, published in PNAS on March 29.
August 23, 2025
New study finds that teens with a high IQ are more liked by their peers, but less likely to like those peers back
A new study found that intelligent teens are liked by many peers, but like significantly fewer due to having high IQ preferences.
August 23, 2025