Malcolm Gladwell keynote (highlight)
Does adversity or advantage lead more people to become highly successful? Gladwell explored the notion that adversity breeds success in his keynote address.
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Ear infections and obesity (highlight)
New research suggests that ear infections in early childhood have a profound effect on obesity later in life. An important taste nerve can be damaged by inner ear infections—intensifying the taste of sweets and fats, leading to less healthy eating behaviors.
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Astronaut mental health
As NASA prepares to send humans back to the moon and then on to Mars, psychologists are exploring the challenges astronauts will face on missions that will be much longer and more demanding than previous space flights.
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Thinking green (news coverage)
The actions people take have a big effect on our planet—so psychologists can be key to helping Americans adopt more "green" habits. Thursday's USA Today highlighted research presented at Convention on how to promote more eco-friendly action.
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Astronaut mental health (news coverage)
As NASA prepares to send humans back to the moon and then on to Mars, psychologists are exploring the challenges astronauts will face on missions that will be much longer and more demanding than previous space flights.
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ADHD treatment (highlight)
The results of the largest-ever study on the best treatments for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder have been widely misinterpreted, researchers said Thursday at APA’s Annual Convention.
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Deploying repeatedly (news coverage)
Multiple combat deployments may increasing serious mental health problems among soldiers, according to research highlighted in a Thursday article in USA Today.
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Gender-variant people (highlight)
By conducting more research and providing appropriate treatment, psychologists can help end discrimination against transgender and gender-variant people, according to a report released Thursday by the APA Task Force on Gender Identity and Gender Variance.
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Stress worsens allergies (news coverage)
Stress and anxiety can make seasonal allergy attacks worse and last longer, according to research presented at Convention and highlighted in a HealthDay News wire story.
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Advice for young psychologists (highlight)
In accepting APA’s highest honor, pioneering social researcher Edward F. Zigler, PhD, offered some advice to young psychologists: Publish, but also share your knowledge.
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Spending habits (news coverage)
In a tighter economy, people's relationship with their wallets is gaining more scrutiny. A Thursday CBC article highlights Convention research on the role of guilt and shame in impulse shopping, and a WebMD story focuses on research that finds that happiness may come from what you spend your money on, rather than how much you spend.
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More news
Sunday, August 17 highlights: Personality and aging; driving and antidepressants; upside to video games; resilience in black children; college student suicide; emotional and mood disorder treatment; giving psychology away; gender identity.
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Saturday, August 16 highlights: Jobs for early-career; how to be happy; psychology's mythbusters; web site preview; hope as depression prevention; student honesty; 21st birthday drinking; trauma of immigration raids.
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Friday, August 15 highlights: Changing the nation's diet; adolescent depression; ethical dilemmas of MySpace; violence and the brain; Q&A with Robert Sternberg; stress-busters; solving global challenges.
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Pre-convention highlights: Opening session; APA ethics and interrogation guidelines (audio); Campus violence; Boston attractions; Courage in relationships; Exhibit Hall; APA president on psychology's environmental impact (audio); the popularity of majoring in psychology (audio).
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