Do bigger brains equal smarter dogs? New study offers answers
Bigger dogs, with larger brains, perform better on certain measures of intelligence than their smaller canine counterparts, according to a ...
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Sleep, mood affect how 'in control' older adults feel
Psychology researchers have found another reason that sleep, mood and stress are important: they affect the extent to which older ...
R-E-S-P-E-C-T? LGBT views on police legitimacy and authority
New study uncovers LGBT perceptions of legitimacy, authority and justice in law enforcementCredit: Florida Atlantic University Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and ...
Common test for mental health understanding is biased
RMET test is biased against less educated, less intelligent and certain ethnic and racial minoritiesCredit: Dodell-Feder et al. and University ...
Train the brain to form good habits through repetition
Credit: University of Warwick You can hack your brain to form good habits - like going to the gym and ...
How to create health care centaurs, half doctors and half managers
Organizational support, more than professionals' attitude, is the fundamental element for the success of the process of managerialization of hospital ...
NBA players who shine early stay skilled for longer
NBA players who excelled during the first part of their career were able to retain more of their skill as ...
Autism and theory of mind
A new test for understanding the specific difficulties faced by people with autism Suppose you are helping your friend search ...
Kansas State University awarded grant for juvenile justice initiatives
Credit: Kansas State University MANHATTAN, KANSAS -- The K-State Juvenile Justice Collaborative, or K-State JJC, has been awarded $521,805 by ...
Tobacco use in adolescence is tied to paranoia, largely due to shared genetic influences
Increasing evidence supports an association between tobacco use and psychotic experiences, such as paranoia and hallucinations, due in part to ...
Smoking cessation strategies targeting stress reduction may be more successful in women
Female smokers experienced more stress and craving than male smokers after viewing cellphone-delivered stress-inducing images, report addiction researchers at the ...
Are tattoos linked with individuals' health and risky behaviors?
Credit: International Journal of Dermatology In a survey-based study published in the International Journal of Dermatology, having tattoos was not ...
Cannabis use disorder: The policy climate matters
Adolescents and young adults living in states with more liberal policies reported higher average rates of past-year cannabis use than ...
Stressed? Having a partner present — even in your mind — may keep blood pressure down
When faced with a stressful situation, thinking about your romantic partner may help keep your blood pressure under control just ...