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

Facebook reveals the language of loneliness vs. depression

Researchers looked at Facebook posts to sort out differences in the language people who are lonely and people who have depression use.

Marilyn Wilkes-Yale • futurity
Nov. 1, 2022 ~7 min


Faking a smile can make you feel better

Can moving your face to mimic a smile actually brighten your mood? New research suggests the answer is "yes."

Stanford • futurity
Oct. 27, 2022 ~7 min

Fewer people blame sharks for bites after watching positive videos

After watching positive videos about sharks, fewer people blamed them for bites and more approved of nonlethal response strategies.

Laura Oleniacz - NC State • futurity
Oct. 25, 2022 ~5 min

Personality shapes interest in stress relief events with cats

Cats are often left out of animal visitation events aimed at reducing stress, but researchers say the right people could really benefit.

Scott Weybright-Washington State • futurity
Oct. 25, 2022 ~6 min

Writing down feelings after food can lead to healthy eating

A new program that promotes thoughtful food choice and self-monitoring could lead to healthier eating, a new study shows.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
Oct. 21, 2022 ~5 min

We keep using apps despite ‘creepy’ feelings

Researchers have created a tool for measuring how much discomfort "creepy" apps cause users by collecting personal data.

Maria Hornbek-Copenhagen • futurity
Sept. 27, 2022 ~6 min

Response to environmental damage hints at your empathy overall

People who have a less emotional response to seeing images of environmental destruction are also less emotional and empathetic generally, research finds.

Jared Wadley-Michigan • futurity
Sept. 16, 2022 ~4 min


Mild TBI ups risk of emotional problems in kids

Even mild TBI, or traumatic brain injury, increases the risk of a child having emotional or behavioral issues, research finds.

Kelsie Smith-Hayduk - U. Rochester • futurity
Sept. 14, 2022 ~4 min

Emotional support for parents eases childhood adversity

Providing emotional support for parents can help their children weather adversity, research finds.

Andrew Smith-Rutgers • futurity
Aug. 31, 2022 ~5 min

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