Positive social interactions among older adults can be tied to their sense of purpose, especially among those who are retired. “For everyone, but specifically for our retired older adults, the people ...

Vividly imagining a positive interaction with someone can increase how much you like them — and even alter how your brain stores information about that person.

Brain scans revealed why. A reward-related area of the brain called the ventral striatum became more active when participants ...

Teenagers can be challenging. It's part of normal adolescent development for teens to push the boundaries, test limits against their caregivers. So building positive interactions with your teen makes ...

Have you ever noticed how some people command attention and respect without much effort? It’s not always about what they say ...

Research in psychological and brain sciences shows a link in older adults between social interactions and having a sense of purpose. Having positive social interactions is associated with older adults ...

Researchers investigated the potential treatment of skin wounds in romantic couples using oxytocin along with partner appreciation tasks.

“Positive community interactions” sounds pleasant enough as a policing strategy. Who could deny the benefits of having Chicago police officers serve as messengers of goodwill in the neighborhoods that ...

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