Older Adults: Anger More Harmful to Health than Sadness

New research finds that anger may harm an older person’s physical health by increasing inflammation. Inflammation is associated with such chronic illnesses as heart disease, arthritis, and cancer. However, investigators discovered not all negative emotions are...

Interpersonal Relations: Opposites Can Make Rewarding Decisions

New research related to interpersonal relations confirms that while opposites may attract and drive each other a little crazy, oppositional viewpoints may be overcome with unique decision-making compromises that allow each party to be satisfied with joint decisions....

Goal Persistence Tied to Reduced Anxiety and Depression

Those who exhibit goal persistence and maintain a positive outlook on life tend to have less anxiety and depression over time, according to a new study published in the Journal of Abnormal Psychology. “Perseverance cultivates a sense of purposefulness that can create...