PSYCHOLOGY

Researchers have summed up everything you can't stand about certain people in one sentence.

In one study, puppies in peril drew more empathy than stories of human suffering.

Hint: You're probably doing it anyway.

Studies show that taking stock of the good things in your life can increase your well-being.

Even toddlers know when someone is being a tool.

There's a very real reason why your grandmother’s chicken soup makes you feel better when you're sick.

A longitudinal study finds that the 13-year-olds with social cachet lose it by the time they're young adults.

A new study suggests there's a way to trick your brain into practicing self-control.

And sometimes, it pays off.

It may also help you feel more relaxed in stressful situations—like interviews.

Thanks a lot, Mom.

But the boost doesn't apply to everyone.