The high stakes of first dates require would-be partners to make and interpret first impressions. But, can we rely on these first impressions to accurately assess someone’s personality? According to researchers, the answer is yes, although it may be more difficult than in more casual settings. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

While it’s logical to assume that children who are mean have friendships characterized by growing strife and that children who are nice report little of the same, these assumptions haven’t been tested in real-world friendships. A study of elementary-school children is the first to examine the extent to which being ‘nice’ and being ‘mean’ shape […]

An analysis of three large, well-known heart disease studies found drinking one or more cups of caffeinated coffee was associated with decreased heart failure risk. Drinking decaffeinated coffee did not have the same benefit and may be associated with an increased risk for heart failure. There is not yet enough clear evidence to recommend increasing […]