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IQ tests are useful tools, but people obsess over them for the wrong reasons
October 11, 2017, The Washington Post
Most scientists feel a certain nervousness when the topic they research appears in the news.
RSS FeedRelationship anxiety is normal
October 11, 2017, NBC NewsMany fears causing anxiety are based on past experiences, not current relationships.
Ten times more children and teens are obese today than 40 years ago
October 10, 2017, CNNBeing obese as a child comes with a high likelihood of being obese as an adult and the many health consequences that come with it.
Men's and women's brains react differently when helping others
October 9, 2017, CNNStudy shows that women tend to be more altruistic than men.
American professor wins Nobel Prize in economics for trying to understand bad human behavior
October 9, 2017, The Washington PostAn American professor has won the 2017 Nobel Prize in economics for his work on behavioral economics, which tries to understand how humans make decisions, especially bad ones.
Husbands of female breadwinners most at risk for cheating
October 7, 2017, CNNHaving an affair is a way to re-establish masculinity, even if it's done subconsciously.
How 'Sesame Street' is helping kids learn to cope with trauma
October 6, 2017, ABC NewsThe Sesame Workshop initiative provides simple exercises to help children to feel safe and cope with the traumatic and stressful experiences.
There’s a ‘loneliness epidemic’ and work is partly to blame
October 4, 2017, The Washington PostFormer surgeon general writes about the impact the workplace has on emotional well-being.
For children with severe anxiety, drugs plus therapy help best
October 2, 2017, NPRAnxiety medication might make therapy easier for teens who are suffering from severe symptoms.
Addiction shouldn’t excuse criminal acts
October 1, 2017, The Wall Street JournalA state court takes up a case that could set a dangerous precedent.
ADHD and eating disorders: What you should know
September 29, 2017, U.S. News & World ReportExperts agree there's an association between the two, but you have options to manage these issues.
Economic forces making US men less appealing partners
September 28, 2017, CNNWhen places lose manufacturing jobs, fertility and marriage rates among young adults go down.
Teenage suicide is extremely difficult to predict
September 26, 2017, The Washington PostResearchers are testing an app in schools that analyzes language to determine whether teens are at risk for suicide.
Being empathetic is good, but it can hurt your health
September 25, 2017, The Washington PostThose who regularly prioritize others’ emotions over their own are more susceptible to experiencing anxiety or low-level depression.
How children’s self-control has changed in the past 50 years
September 22, 2017, The Washington PostThe experts were pessimistic about the abilities of today's kids, but were wrong.
This is what happens when gender roles are forced on kids
September 20, 2017, CNNA first-of-its-kind study looks at early adolescent gender identity development around the world.