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New Research Reveals 'Central Link' Between Computer Use and Mental Disorders

Camilla Turner — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 23:54:40 +0000

Facebook, Twitter and Skype users, be warned. New research has found a “central link” between mental health disorders and intensive computer use. The study also suggested a correlation between stress and always being available on the phone. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg examined over 4,100 Swedish men and women between the ages of 20 and [...]

When Do We Really Reach Adulthood?

Shauna Wright — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:58:32 +0000

People are considered “adults” when they turn 18, and given all the rights and responsibilities therein. But new research indicates our brains don’t reach adulthood until we’re much older — and ignoring that could be damaging to young people.

Is It Healthy to Talk to Yourself?

Shauna Wright — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:18:23 +0000

At some point or another, most of us have caught ourselves speaking out loud to, well, no one. But although you may think talking to yourself makes you look crazy, scientists say it could actually have some real benefits. Previous research has shown that self-directed speech about a particular task can help kids focus on [...]

Does a Bad Economy Lead to Happier Marriages? — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:48:00 +0000

While a depressed economy may be bad for your job prospects, a new study finds it could actually be good for your marriage. Working with the National Center for Family & Marriage Research, psychologists Lisa Diamond and Angela Hicks discovered spouses who at least partially blame the overall state of the economy for their lousy [...]

Facebook Friends Dumping You? It's Probably Something You Said [INFOGRAPHIC]

Shauna Wright — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:10:35 +0000

If you recently lost a slew of Facebook friends, it probably wasn’t a glitch. Go back and look at your timeline because the chances are good it’s your own fault.

That’s what a new study from Nielsen seems to indicate anyway. The group surveyed about 2,000 adults to learn why Facebook users add and remove friends, and the results may surprise you.

Changing Your Name After Marriage Could Cost You $500,000

Shauna Wright — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 19:27:58 +0000

The old tradition of a woman taking her husband’s last name after marriage, while still common, is happening less frequently among modern brides. They sometimes eschew the custom for professional or personal reasons, or simply because changing your name can be a flat-out pain.

Now they can add one more reason: it could wind up costing them money.

The Key To Having Lots of Friends Is . . . A Large Brain?

Faith Martin — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:37:30 +0000

Apparently the key to being popular ISN’T being really good at football or really generous with the tongue. Nope . . . you just have to have a LARGE HEAD. –An evolutionary anthropologist at Oxford University just finished a study that found a person’s number of friends was connected to the size of their BRAIN. [...]