Psychology

Are some people naturally nice? Naturally mean? Researcher Paul Zak has discovered how a molecule called oxytocin may influence how we behave and treat others.
New research suggests people are more inclined to lose weight when they earn money for doing it. Let’s use these findings to help develop weight management programs that actually work.

New studies suggest men and women use language differently, as kids and as adults. But these findings aren’t automatic support for gender stereotypes; in fact they show us why sex and gender are still so complicated.

Reckless driving, unprotected sex — no problem if it’s in the name of love. New research suggests men are more likely to engage in risky behaviors when they’re thinking about romance. But the same finding doesn’t apply to women.

From choosing an outfit to selecting a life partner, we make hundreds of decisions every day. Sentio Search is a website trying to make those choices easier by letting us know how other, similar people’s decisions panned out.

New research is a double whammy in the smiles department. According to the study, every generation is happier than the last and we tend to get happier as we age.

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More than 80 percent of American employees like their jobs. What are their bosses doing right? Greatist looks at 10 key factors — both psychological and social — that science suggests make for the best work environments.

From choosing an outfit to selecting a life partner, we make hundreds of decisions every day. Sentio Search is a website trying to make those choices easier by letting us know how other, similar people’s decisions panned out.

Need a willpower boost? A new study suggests talking to yourself in the second person can help increase self-control.

Reckless driving, unprotected sex — no problem if it’s in the name of love. New research suggests men are more likely to engage in risky behaviors when they’re thinking about romance. But the same finding doesn’t apply to women.

Learn to boil an egg, find out how to stop biting your nails, and try Zenning out while running. These 27 hilarious, heartwarming, and empowering health and fitness reads are the kind you won’t want to put down.

New studies suggest men and women use language differently, as kids and as adults. But these findings aren’t automatic support for gender stereotypes; in fact they show us why sex and gender are still so complicated.

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