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Love & Relationships
A Dating App Without Pictures: Will It Work?
While users may be tired of superficial hot-or-not dating apps, they’re not quite ready for completely blind dates either
Why Selfies Matter
Whether it’s the duckface smirk or the coyly suggestive close-up, selfies are a mainstay of Twitter and Instagram and have parents and psychologists wringing their hands over what they “mean.”
How to Catch a Texting Liar
You’re in the middle of a texting conversation when the other person suddenly stops for a long pause before responding.
This Is Your Brain on Facebook
That little zing you get when someone “likes” your picture or sings your praises on Facebook? That’s the reward center in your brain getting a boost.
To Promote Wellness, Public Health Departments Are Launching Apps. Will They Work?
The Alabama Department of Public Health is venturing into the mobile universe as the first state with a health app for residents.
Honey, Your Success is Shrinking Me
Women like it when their husbands are successful. Men, maybe not so much, says a new study.
“I Am Chelsea Manning”: Why Gender Isn’t So Easy to Identify
Bradley Manning’s decision to live as a woman highlights how complex gender identity is.
Wealthy Selfies: How Being Rich Increases Narcissism
The rich really are different — and, apparently more self-absorbed, according to the latest research.
The Key to Happy Relationships? It’s Not All About Communication
If couples were paying any attention during the past few decades, they should be able to recite the one critical ingredient for a healthy relationship — communication. But the latest study shows that other skills may be almost …
Two-Faced Facebook: We Like It, but It Doesn’t Make Us Happy
The more we use Facebook, the worse we feel.
The Truth About College Hookups
Recent claims about the hookup culture among college students are greatly exaggerated, it seems.
What’s the Best Motivator for Health? Cold, Hard Cash
It’s no surprise that financial gain can be a powerful motivator, but a variety of groups are using that knowledge in innovative ways to help people get healthier.