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Hate waiting for something painful so much that you’d take more pain if it meant you didn’t have to wait? Turns out, you’re not alone. A study published in PLOS Computational Biology found that most people will choose more intense pain over less intense pain, if it means that they … Read More
We’re pretty into the idea that ‘letting our anger out’ will somehow get ride of it. We vent with our friends, visit the gym for a session with the ‘ol punching bag, and sometimes yell at people we shouldn’t yell at. There’s even a form of therapy (I use the … Read More
Even if you aren’t a fan of UFC, you’ve probably seen a pre-fight face-off picture or two. Fighters mug for the cameras after their weigh-in, and researchers have found that those fighters who smile are more likely to lose. A new study (pdf warning) published in Emotion has found that … Read More
To some (and until recently, us), meditation looks an awful lot like sitting. Relaxing, even. However, a recent study has found that a person who is meditating processes more thoughts and feelings than someone who is simply relaxing—but it depends on the type of meditation. The study, published in Frontiers … Read More
Tall men have a lot going for them. They get paid more, women find them more attractive, and they tend to win US presidential elections. There is one area, however, where tall men lose: mortality. The taller you are, the sooner you’re likely to die. That’s the gist of a … Read More
