The idea that dogs tend to look like their owners is big news to no-one. Even before the days of Paris Hilton dressing her Chihuahua, ‘Tinkerbell’ in mini-me outfits, it has long been observed that…

Music decreases children's perceived sense of pain, say the authors of an article in JAMA Pediatrics.   The team conducted a clinical research trial of 42 children between the ages of 3 and 11…

Sociology might actually have an explanation for the odd popularity of Tori Amos songs - depressing music might evoke positive emotions, according to a new paper. Obviously depending on your age you…

Yoga improves the mood and mental wellbeing of prisoners, say psychologists who report that after a ten-week yoga course, the convicts reported improved mood, reduced stress and were better at a task…

According to a survey, fewer Americans overall feeling the blues, with rates of depression in people over 50 on the decline. The only catch: the survey analysis was from the years 1998-2008, before…

The uncanny valley has a new hill to climb - our ability to consider it human-like depends on its role in our lives, say a group of scholars.  And roles are also important in positive feelings.…

Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are psychological disorders characterized by extreme eating behavior and distorted body image – both have few proven effective treatments. A new paper suggests…

If you apply for a job and the company is interested, they will look at your social media presence to find risky behavior that they're not allowed to come right out and ask about. A new paper, by…

As narratives of modern “hook-up” culture in young people take center stage in popular media, behavioral researchers are starting to ask what psychological consequences, if any, may be in store for…

Adults may not understand what an infant is feeling but it's child's play to another baby. A paper in Infancy contends that infants can recognize each other's emotions by five months of age.  "…