Will economic uncertainty make you save more — or spend more? The answer may depend on your childhood experience, a new study suggests.
Behavior
Childhood Trauma Leaves Legacy of Brain Changes
Painful experiences early in life can alter the brain in lasting ways.
Chimps Can Play Fair, Too
Chimpanzees and people already share much when it comes to our evolutionary history, and the latest research shows we have a similar appreciation for fairness as well.
What Bystanders Can Do to Stop Rape
Why bystanders don’t act when they see violent crimes
Can Dad’s Distress During Mom’s Pregnancy Affect Newborns?
He doesn’t carry the child, but a father’s prenatal anxiety may have an affect on children’s later behavior.
Lasting Legacy of Recessions: Behavior Problems Among Teens
Fiscal cliff negotiations tested everyone’s patience, but even young children who don’t understand national budgets may show signs of strain during such economic insecurity.
Toddlers’ Early Language Skills May Influence Later Anger Management
Communication may help toddlers cope better with emotions in pre-school
To Really Read Emotions, Look at Body Language, Not Facial Expressions
We think we’re reading facial expressions, but most of us rely on body cues to understand emotion
Munchausen By Internet: Faking Illnesses Online
Why would someone pretend to be a cancer patient who became pregnant after being raped by her uncle?
Should Teachers Be Allowed to Spank Students?
A Texas school district changes its corporal-punishment policy — by expanding rather than limiting teachers’ rights to paddle students. Is spanking really the best way to discipline kids?
Psychopathic Traits: What Successful Presidents Have in Common
Presidential success is linked with fearless dominance, a psychopathic trait of boldness that can sometimes turn reckless
Dr. Oz: How to Overcome ‘Emotional Inertia’ and Change Your Life
Making changes in your life means not just recognizing how important — even lifesaving — they can be, but having the courage to take action. Here’s how you can get unstuck
Can Pro-Anorexia Websites Help Heal Some Eating Disorders?
They’re widely considered harmful and restricted online, but “pro-ana” blogs may provide the kind of social support that some anorexics need to recover
