Personality News

Menopause May Stifle Memory

May 24th, 2013
Menopause May Stifle Memory The association between menopause and memory alterations has been debated for decades. New research finally confirms the assertion that a woman’s change of life may be associated ...

People with High IQ May Be Better at Blocking Distractions

May 24th, 2013
People with High IQ Better at Blocking Distractions  ,Researchers have discovered that people with high IQ’s have brains that are more efficient allowing them to have better visual perception. That is, people ...

Strong Marriage Helps Depressed Dads Connect with Children

May 23rd, 2013
Strong Marriage Helps Depressed Dads Connect with Children Depressed parents often have trouble relating to a child’s emotional state. Dads are especially challenged to recognize a child’s developmental stage and abilities, and notice whether ...

Fish Oil May Protect Heart from Effects of Mental Stress

May 23rd, 2013
Fish Oil Protects Heart from Effects of Mental StressThe benefits of omega-3 fatty acids for cardiovascular health are well-known, as the American Heart Association recommends eating at least two servings of ...

Helping Workaholics to Help Employers — And Themselves

May 22nd, 2013
Helping Workaholics to Help Employers -- And Themselves Many believe expanding work pressures and 24/7/365 information channels are expanding the ranks of workaholics. Workaholics tend to live in extremes, with great ...

Secondhand Smoke May Influence Child Aggression

May 22nd, 2013
Secondhand Smoke May Influence Child AggressionEmerging research suggests children who are exposed to secondhand smoke in early childhood are more likely to grow up to be physically aggressive and antisocial. The ...

Even Without Stress, PTSD Effects Persist in Brain Regions

May 20th, 2013
Even Without Stress, PTSD Effects Persist in Brain RegionsEmerging research on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) finds that specific areas of the brain may show effects of trauma even in non-stressful ...

Heavy Drinking and Smoking Linked to Early Brain Aging

May 20th, 2013
Heavy Drinking and Smoking Linked to Early Brain Aging New research suggests chronic smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and increasing age are all associated with increased oxidative damage to brain tissue. Experts say ...

Color Red Linked to High Testosterone

May 17th, 2013
Color Red Linked to High Testosterone A new study suggests that the choice of red clothing in athletic completion may be linked to high levels of testosterone. Psychological scientist Daniel Farrelly of the University of ...

Personality Changes Associated with Weight Gain

May 16th, 2013
Personality Changes Associated with Weight Gain A new study looks at the relationship between fluctuations in body weight and personality traits. Florida State University researchers discovered people who gain weight are ...