What makes us tip? A new study explores two main motives: genuine appreciation for the service and conformity with social ...

Between 2008 and 2010, polarization in society increased dramatically alongside a significant shift in social behavior: the ...

New research finds social-emotional learning programs in schools lead to higher test scores and better GPAs. Here's why.

A new study revealed music lovers over 70 have a 39% lower dementia risk and playing instruments cuts their risk by 35%, ...

Older couples share elevated positive emotions just 38% of the time together, but those moments lower stress hormones in both ...

Recent studies have found a link between a specific biomarker of inflammation, depression and our strong need for close ...

Under the new state superintendent, Oklahoma's State Board of Education is moving quickly to deal with controversial issues.

One guy disliked being bored so much that he zapped himself 190 times (or maybe he liked being shocked?). We, as a society, ...

Humans touch their faces up to 800 times each day, and most of it happens completely outside conscious awareness.

A new study shows that short self-affirmations (simple reflections on personal values) can boost happiness and reduce stress.

“What we see is that participants consistently rate every common daily activity as more enjoyable when they’re interacting with somebody else,” said Elizabeth Dunn, a psychology professor at the ...

New research tracking nearly 2 million university students shows how much early experiences matter and that belonging ...