Friday, February 27, 2009

Impression Management And Survey Responses

Why people do not necessarily tell the strict truth about themselves in surveys and whether or not anything can be done about it.

Impression Management And Survey Responses

Going Grey

A research report in The FASEB Journal concludes that hydrogen peroxide, rather than wisdom, is at the root (literally) of greying hair.

According to the researchers, the process of going gray is caused by a massive build up of hydrogen peroxide because of wear and tear on our hair follicles. The peroxide blocks synthesis of melanin, the natural pigment that gives hair its natural colour.

Going Grey

Sunday, February 15, 2009

Women Are More Expressive When Texting

While men may talk more in public, women make more of text messaging in a public venue.

Women Are More Expressive When Texting

Multiracials Feel Better

Ratings on indicators such as happiness, stress, citizenship behavior, and school alienation showed that multiracial students were more engaged in school and felt better than individuals who regarded themselves as being from a single group.

Multiracials Feel Better

Friday, February 06, 2009

Heart And Brain Health Linked

Almost one half of patients with heart failure have memory failure and other problems in cognitive functioning.

Heart And Brain Health Linked