More empathetic people better understand animal sounds

Those who do well on human empathy tests are also better at decoding the emotional sounds of animals, according to a new study.

U. Copenhagen • futurity
Dec. 20, 2022 ~11 min

Screens are a risky fix for preschoolers’ big feelings

Using screens to calm upset preschoolers is linked with increased emotional dysregulation in kids, a new study finds.

Beata Mostafavi-Michigan • futurity
Dec. 13, 2022 ~8 min


Dreading the holidays? These tips are for you

Many people are dreading the holidays, but there are science-backed ways to get more out of the parties and get-togethers.

Andrew Smith-Rutgers • futurity
Dec. 8, 2022 ~3 min

Home strife goes to work as ‘mood repair’

A rough morning at home with a partner can push people to help their coworkers later as mood repair, say researchers.

Andy Ober-U. Arizona • futurity
Dec. 8, 2022 ~6 min

Feeling good about aging enhances older adults’ sex lives

Older adults who feel more positive about aging have a healthier sex life, according to new research.

Pate McCuien-U. Missouri • futurity
Nov. 30, 2022 ~5 min

Experiment links perceiving emotions in music and people

People who can skillfully interpret other people's emotional states may also be better at assessing the emotions conveyed by music.

U. Oregon • futurity
Nov. 29, 2022 ~3 min

Experiment links perceiving emotions in music and people

People who can skillfully interpret other people's emotional states may also be better at assessing the emotions conveyed by music, new research shows.

U. Oregon • futurity
Nov. 29, 2022 ~3 min

Not super creative? Try this approach

Looking at emotional situations in a different way can boost creativity among people who tend to think more conventionally, a study finds.

Sara Zaske-Washington State • futurity
Nov. 22, 2022 ~6 min


Air pollution harms the brain and mental health, too – a large-scale analysis documents effects on brain regions associated with emotions

In a systematic review of existing studies, researchers found that air pollution such as fine particulate matter can interfere with regions of the brain responsible for emotional regulation.

Clara G. Zundel, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Wayne State University • conversation
Nov. 21, 2022 ~5 min

Hey, new parents – go ahead and 'spoil' that baby!

A professor of child development explains why it’s OK – recommended, in fact – to respond to an infant’s every cry, sob and whimper.

Amy Root, Professor of Applied Human Sciences, West Virginia University • conversation
Nov. 15, 2022 ~7 min

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