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Podcast: Why We Shop
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- May 13, 2008
A consumer psychologist explains what makes us buy too much and how to stop.
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Stroke Survivors Walk Better With Human Help
Health
- May 8, 2008
Rehab with therapist had more benefit than those using robotic devices, study finds
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Fairness Is a Hard-Wired Emotion
Health
- May 8, 2008
It's governed by a region of the brain that responds to equality, study suggests
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Computer Program Helps Drug Abusers Stay Clean
Health
- May 8, 2008
Software training supplements counseling, could also treat other psychiatric disorders
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Mental Illness Costs U.S. Billions in Lost Earnings
Health
- May 8, 2008
Study say figures are most likely too conservative
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What Fuels Romantic Attraction?
By Deborah Kotz -
On Women
- April 16, 2008
Hormones might trump a handsome face or hefty wallet.
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An Argument for Housework
By Deborah Kotz -
On Women
- April 10, 2008
Just 20 minutes a week gives you a mental boost.
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How Sadness Can Turn You Into a Shopaholic
By Emily Brandon -
Money & Business
- February 11, 2008
But outright depression may cause you to spend less at the mall.
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Ahead of the Curve: Behavioral Geneticist
By Marty Nemko -
Money & Business
- December 19, 2007
Those who specialize in ethical gene-related therapies may be in growing demand.
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A Ghoulish Poll for Hillary Clinton
By Chris Wilson -
Nation & World
- November 30, 2007
Studies show that subtle reminders of death can skew voters toward safety and security issues.
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The Psychological Test Behind the Salad Bar
Small Biz Scene
- December 19, 2006
Hiring and keeping new workers may be on many small companies' 2007 to-do list, but they may find that it's easier said than done. About 8 in 10 business owners said they couldn't even find qualified applicants to fill open jobs, according to a December survey by the National Federation of Independent Business.
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