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Depressive Thinking Can Be Contagious
We don’t think of emotional states as passing from one person to another, but a new study suggests some depressive thoughts can go viral.
How Manti Te’o Could Have Fallen in Love with Someone He Never Met
The brain chemistry and psychology behind falling in love with an online fiction.
The Latest Trend in College Admissions: Parents Write Letters of Recommendation
Some colleges are starting to ask Mom and Dad to put in a written plug for their progeny in the college admissions process.
Debunking the Myth of the ‘Freshman 15’
Contrary to college folklore, the dreaded “freshman 15” — the notion that students gain 15 lbs. during their first year at school — is a myth, according to a study from Ohio State University.
Lessons From Hollywood: Why Education Matters in Marriage
Decades of research suggest that the old adage about birds of a feather is true — especially when it comes to education. People tend to marry people who have achieved similar levels of schooling. But the question is why? A new …
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Which College Majors Are Most Religious?
On average, Americans who study education or business become more religious while at college, while students in humanities and social sciences become less religious.