Boost Your Immune System with Hugs
Big Think: Hugs may have healing properties (beyond making you feel warm and fuzzy). This flu season add a hug More
Health Effects of Stress
A hug a day may keep the sniffles away, new study suggests
Today: If you’re worried about catching a cold, there’s a simple act that may protect you against the virus and help More
Teaching Current Directions in Psychological Science
Aimed at integrating cutting-edge psychological science into the classroom, Teaching Current Directions in Psychological Science offers advice and how-to guidance More
Who needs a hug? Anyone trying to ward off a cold this winter.
The Washington Post: Do you need a hug? If you’re trying to ward off colds and the flu this winter More
You Asked: Does Laughing Have Real Health Benefits?
Time: Your body could use a belly laugh. It may not be the best medicine. But laughter’s great for you, and it More
The Long and the Short of It
Psychological scientists have uncovered an alarming link between chronic stress and cellular aging. The length of our telomeres, the protective caps at the tips of our chromosomes, may foretell health risks. More