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Relationship with dad may ease some teen troubles
New research links a close, supportive relationship with parents, especially fathers, at key points during adolescence with fewer adjustment issues. The researchers examined how “parental intimacy” in...
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Socializing gives older adults a cognitive boost
When adults age 70 to 90 report more frequent, pleasant social interactions, they also have better cognitive performance on that day and the following two, research finds. The findings, published in...
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Racial bias shows up in which email surveys people reply to
Americans are less likely to respond to an email survey that appears to come from a person believed to be Black than from a person believed to be white. The findings of a new study of a quarter-million...
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Do people pick empathy for animals or other humans?
New research digs into whether people are more likely to feel empathy for animals than other humans. In short, the answer is complicated. The findings could have implications for framing messages to...
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Narcissism affects whether people follow COVID mitigation efforts
New research indicates a person’s individual level of narcissism affects whether they are more, or less, willing to participate in COVID-19 mitigation strategies like masking and vaccination. The...
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Older adults today are more likely to have multiple health conditions
Later-born generations of older adults in the United States are more likely to have a greater number of chronic health conditions than the generations that preceded them, according to a new study. The...
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Depression symptoms spike for teen boys after grandma’s death
Losing a beloved family member is never easy, but a new study suggests the loss of a grandmother may have repercussions for the loved ones she leaves behind. The study finds that for up to seven years...
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Losing spouse to COVID may be worse for mental health than other deaths
Losing a spouse can be a devastating experience for anyone, but the death of a spouse from COVID-19 may be worse for mental health than deaths from other causes, a new study shows. While there were...
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How CO2 leads to changes in bumble bee reproduction
A new study reveals clues about how carbon dioxide affects bumble bee physiology, including reproduction. While a beekeeper puffing clouds of carbon dioxide into a hive to calm the insects is a...
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Trees and tall buildings reduce urban heat island effect
Urban heat islands can lead to dangerous temperatures in the summer months, but there are things city managers can do to reduce the effect, according to a new study. The researchers found that trees...
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