Yesterday was a packed day at the third Childx conference at Stanford, with sessions covering everything from the biology of brain tumors to the ethics of gene editing and the economic shifts affecting the American dream.
Tag: psychology
New book offers strategies to address emotional and binge eating
To broaden access to proven strategies for treating eating disorders, Stanford specialists have published a book to help those struggling with the disease.
Awe, anxiety, joy: Researchers identify 27 categories for human emotions
Scores of words describe the wide range of emotions we experience. And as we grasp for words to describe our feelings, scientists are similarly struggling …
Mindset about personal activity correlated with lifespan, new Stanford research shows
The mind is a powerful thing — a simple thought can have an immediate physiological effect. For instance, just thinking about something stressful can make …
Like or dislike? Brain scans reveal source of initial preferences
Just seconds into an interview with a potential babysitter, I had already formed a slightly unfavorable opinion. She had excellent reviews — five stars across …
Embrace your stress: From enemy to friend
Stress isn't evil, health psychologist Kelly McGonigal, PhD, emphasized on KQED's Forum on Friday. "Just a few years ago, that would have sounded like nonsense. …
Stanford law professor uses behavioral psychology to promote stress reduction in students
Going back to school inspired Stanford law professor Joseph Bankman, JD, with more than new perspectives on his legal work. Through his experience in the Palo …
Careful, your comfy chair might be making you soft
I’m fairly obsessive when it comes to preparing resumes and applications. In fact, I probably spend less time on the content than I do trying …