Science Says How to Give a Good Gift
TEHRAN (ANA)- Research from psychology, behavior and decision-making reveals gift-giving tips and mistakes.
Lack of Financial Planning Linked to Higher Risk of Death
TEHRAN (ANA)- A new study shows that older individuals who engage in long-term financial planning have a lower risk of death, suggesting a link between proactive financial habits and improved health outcomes, particularly for those with lower socioeconomic status.
Why Emotions Stirred by Music Create Such Powerful Memories
TEHRAN (ANA)- Psychologists at the University of California used music to manipulate emotions of volunteers and found the dynamics of their emotions molded otherwise neutral experiences into memorable events.
Babies as Young as 4 Months Show Signs of Self-Awareness
TEHRAN (ANA)- Babies as young as four months old can make sense of how their bodies interact with the space around them, according to new research from the University of Birmingham.
Discrimination during Pregnancy Can Affect Infant's Brain Circuitry
TEHRAN (ANA)- Experiences of discrimination and acculturation are known to have a detrimental effect on a person's health, and for pregnant women, these painful experiences can also affect the brain circuitry of their children, a new study from Yale and Columbia University finds.
Unexpected Benefits of Withholding Good News
TEHRAN (ANA)- A new study by Columbia University found that keeping positive secrets, like a surprise or personal achievement, can make people feel more energized.
Early Body Contact Develops Premature Babies' Social Skills
TEHRAN (ANA)- Findings of a new study by Karolinska Institutet shows that skin-to-skin contact between parent and infant during the first hours after a very premature birth helps develop the child's social skills.
High Levels of Maternal Stress during Pregnancy Linked to Children's Behavior Problems
TEHRAN (ANA)- Children whose mothers are highly stressed, anxious or depressed during pregnancy may be at higher risk for mental health and behavior issues during their childhood and teen years, according to new research by scientists at California State University Dominguez Hills.
How Teachers Would Handle Student Violence against Educators
TEHRAN (ANA)- For the first time, teachers in a nationwide study have told researchers at the Ohio State University what strategies they think work best to deal with student violence against educators.
Iran-Made Nano-Based ‘Shouting Mask’ Helps People Vent Personal Emotions
TEHRAN (ANA)- An Iranian clinical psychology student has succeeded in making a ‘soundproof shouting mask with movable jaw by using nanotechnology’ which can help venting the personal emotions and be used by musicians and singers.