A new survey of patients’ medical records finds that nearly a quarter of adults who seek treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder may be exaggerating or faking their symptoms. Why would someone fake a psychological …
Behavior
Found! The Seat of Embarrassment in Your Brain
Ever wonder why your pulse races and your heart beats faster and you start to sweat when you’re embarrassed?
When Lunch Is Served, So Is Justice
“There’s an old trope that says justice is ‘what the judge ate for breakfast,’” writes Ed Yong on Discover Magazine’s “Not Exactly Rocket Science” blog — which is to say that “the law, being a human concoction, is subject to …
House Watch: What Causes Obsessive Hoarding?
“The bitch is back,” House says in last night’s episode, “The Dig,” which featured the return of Olivia Wilde, who had been off filming Tron: Legacy, Cowboys & Aliens and other movies. Our little Thirteen is quickly …
Girl, You are So Not Fat! Does ‘Fat Talk’ Make Anyone Feel Better?
The overwhelming majority of college women — 93% — engage in “fat talk.” You know, in the “Ugh, I feel so fat in these jeans” vein of griping. Many women say they think fat talking with their friends makes them feel better …
Why Going to Church Can Make You Fat
Maybe it’s all the church socials, but a new study finds that those who attend religious activities are more likely to gain weight than those who don’t go to church as often.
Altruism in Action: Japanese Surfer Hero Rescues His Wife, Mother and Others
In case you still had doubts about the way natural disasters can bring out the best in people, consider the heroic actions of Hideaki Akaiwa.
The Cranky Dieter Explained: How Self-Control Makes You Angry
Have you ever noticed that people on diets are really crabby? While many might blame low blood sugar or a general lack of pleasure (rice cakes, cabbage soup — ugh!), recent psychological research suggests that it’s actually the …
Fan Rage: How Home Team Losses Contribute to Domestic Violence
Any diehard football fan can relate to post-loss blues — when your beloved team is outscored by a rival, it’s hard to keep your spirits up or put on a happy face after the game.
Do People Really Make Life Decisions Based On Their Names?
What’s in a name? Letters that offer clues to one’s future decisions, apparently.
Lessons on Cyberbullying: Is Rebecca Black a Victim? Experts Weigh In
It may be Friday, but it’s doubtful that 13-year-old Internet sensation Rebecca Black is excitedly singing about wanting to party in her car right now.
Learning from the Japanese Example — What Makes a Hero?
As Japan faces fallout from this week’s catastrophic earthquake and tsunamis, hundreds of workers and soldiers are trying at great personal risk to cool damaged nuclear reactors and prevent further spread of radioactive …
Walking and Talking: Why Oldsters Shouldn’t Try It
We know it’s a really bad idea to talk or text while you’re driving, but what about walking and talking?
