Using sex-based stereotypes to describe women’s behavior is unfortunately alive and well. New studies out of Boston College show how women’s expressions are still characterized due to the stereotype that women are overly emotional, instead of reacting appropriately to a situation. Men, on the other hand, still get the benefit of the doubt.

Recent research found that socializing could be just as important for the brain as completing more high-minded, intellectual tasks. Read why, then go out with your friends and discuss.

A Tokyo-based company offers “heartache leave” after a bad break-up with a partner. Crazy HR staff or appropriate paid time off? New research into using brain imaging techniques show that the areas regulating social and physical pain overlap- meaning experiencing one can lead to feeling the other.

A recent study published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships reviewed racial online dating preferences and found some surprising (and disheartening) results. Find out more.

Every once in awhile we have to take a look at our own actions in a relationship. Our anxious, negative fears over the course of a relationship may actually predict rather than reflect the current situation. Those who actively look for rejection may find it- even in emotionally stable partners and relationships.

Ever wonder why your friends and family members go for the same partners you do? Are they just trying to sabotage you or is the pickin’ really that slim? Turns out your “visual diet” may be the same; your familiarity with each other means you find the same people attractive. Harvard researchers explain…

When you can visualize success, you’re apt to increase your motivation, work harder, and ultimately perform better. Recent research tell us how to maximize our daydreaming time.

When you ask just about anyone in Western society what to value about people, most will say something like it is “what’s on the inside that counts” or “don’t judge based on appearance,” and yet everyone- secretly or openly- wishes to be prettier, thinner, more sociable, and more popular. And if you’re [...]

Results of a new study may help scientists learn how to pinpoint the stress response in humans- helping those coping poorly to increase their resilience.

Ladies, the way you dress may be telling others where you are in your fertility cycle. Find out more.

While many women already know this answer because they lead a social lifestyle that includes going to parties, restaurants, bars, or any type of mixed-gender social gatherings, researchers at Wayne State University and University of Texas, San Antonio wanted it to be crystal clear: it’s because of their attitudes on sex, views of women, and consumption of alcohol.

Spending as little as ten minutes talking to others may help improve your memory and intellect. Sound like an infomercial created by teenagers? No, no- it’s real research! Turns out social interaction can provide the same mental-boosting benefits as reading or doing a daily crossword puzzle.

Your gender, who you’re with, and how many people you’re with may have a big impact on how much you talk. Find out more.

A recent study examined how individuals rate themselves along several dimensions of sexuality, and how this plays into their daily sexual interactions. The researchers wanted to know if overall personality could explain sexual outcomes, or if something else was better. Turns out that individuals may have a specific sex personality that explains sexual behavior better than the general counterpart.