Ph.D. thesis defended at TalTech investigates the effects of economic uncertainty in Europe
In current turbulent times, people are concerned not only about their health, but also about their economic situation. While many
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Study highlights factors that predict success for treating canine behavioral disorders
Dog demographics and owner personality influence how well a pet responds to treatment, helping veterinarians provide better diagnoses and guidance in the future
Read moreStudy says friends are most valued in cultures where they may be needed most
Friends are more than just trusted confidantes, say Michigan State University researchers who have examined the cultural and health benefits
Read more‘Aging well’ greatly affected by hopes and fears for later life, OSU study finds
If you believe you are capable of becoming the healthy, engaged person you want to be in old age, you
Read moreWhere do our minds wander? Brain waves can point the way
Anyone who has tried and failed to meditate knows that our minds are rarely still. But where do they roam? New research led by UC Berkeley has come up with a way to track the flow of our internal thought processes and signal whether our minds are focused, fixated or wandering.
Read moreState responses, not federal, influenced rise in unemployment claims early in the pandemic
The researchers found found no evidence the Payroll Protection Program affected the number of initial claims during the first six weeks of the pandemic.
Read moreEven a small amount of gender bias in hiring can be costly to employers
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Tiny amounts of gender bias in employee hiring decisions contribute to concerning rates of discrimination and productivity
Read moreWhat does marketing have to do with ill-advised consumer behavior?
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Read moreA look ahead at the year in chemistry
After a tumultuous 2020, the chemistry world is wondering what 2021 has in store for the field. To help guide
Read moreAggressive video games: Effects on mental health and behaviors in young people
New Rochelle, NY, January 13, 2021–Aggressive video games are not a risk factor for mental health problems, according to a
Read moreStudy finds NRA stakeholders conflicted in wake of shootings
A recent study finds that, in the wake of a mass shooting, National Rifle Association (NRA) employees, donors and volunteers
Read moreSelf-controlled children tend to be healthier middle-aged adults
Benefits include younger brains and bodies, better outlook on the years ahead
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