Teens may not be wrong when they see their social troubles as matters of life and death.
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How Overconfidence and Paranoia Become Self-Fulfilling Prophecies
People’s overconfidence can be confused with competence, while their paranoia can elicit the very anger and rejection they’re seeking to avoid
Why College Binge Drinkers Are Happier, Have High Status
A new study explores the rarely examined benefits of college binge drinking, which must be understood for effective prevention
Baboon Study Shows Why High Social Status Boosts Health
Ranking high in the social hierarchy is a good predictor of robust health — in both monkeys and humans.
How Small Groups Sap Intelligence — Especially in Women
There’s a reason the term “designed by committee” is not a compliment.
How Economic Inequality Is (Literally) Making Us Sick
Imagine there was one changeable factor that affected virtually every measure of a country’s health— including life expectancy, crime rates, addiction, obesity, infant mortality, stroke, academic achievement, happiness and even …
