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Being Thankful is Good for Your Health

December 27, 2011
Are you thankful for all the wonderful Christmas gifts you received? Thankfulness doesn't just improve your emotional health, it impacts your PHYSICAL health as well. Studies show measurable effects on mood neurotransmitters, reproductive hormones, social bonding hormones, cognitive and pleasure... continued

Older Brains are Better

December 23, 2011
Christmas is the season when we get together with elderly friends and relatives (NOTE: You can watch the video here), and Santa's not so young either! Have YOU gotten to the point where birthdays are depressing? Here's something you should... continued

The Mall is a Church for Some People

December 23, 2011
Most Americans are religious--just not all in the same way. An international study of holiday shopping and religion finds that dominant religious groups are likely to experience discomfort at all the "consumption mass hysteria" they encounter in shopping malls, while... continued

The Science Behind Mistletoe

December 23, 2011
There was a mistletoe shortage this year--Does this mean there were fewer KISSES this Christmas? Scientists can't tell us if hanging the plant above a doorway really does inspire love, but they do know the history behind this seasonal plant.... continued

Music to Our Ears

December 22, 2011
Why do we like the kinds of music we do? It could have to do with our brains (as well as the shape of our ears). We all love the sights and sounds of Christmas, but there are some noises... continued

There May be Diamonds in the Sky

December 22, 2011
At the first Christmas, three astrologers followed a star that shone so brightly, it looked like a diamond in the sky. A new study suggests that some stars in the Milky Way could harbor "carbon super-Earths"--giant terrestrial planets that are made... continued

Let There be Light

December 22, 2011
In the Christmas season, we become even more aware that light affects mood, and a new study indicates that light may also play a role in modulating fear and anxiety. So whether or not you've switched, turn on the lights... continued

Finding That Elusive Parking Place

December 21, 2011
Lots of us wish that cars would not only drive themselves, but that they would park themselves too. While a few automakers are starting to create cars that can do that, for most of us, finding a parking place at... continued

Faced With a Tough Choice? Here’s What You’ll Probably Do

December 21, 2011
During the Christmas season, the biggest choice we usually have to make is what present to buy for someone--but sometimes we're faced with tough choices. Here's an example: Would you take someone's life in order to prevent the deaths of... continued

Does Your Neighborhood Look Like It’s Underwater?

December 21, 2011
We switched and now almost everybody has, especially when it comes to Christmas lights. LED lights are cooler and cheaper to run than old-fashioned incandescent decorations, but some people are unhappy about the chilly "underwater" glow they give to everything,... continued