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> Getting legally high on exercise
The ‘runner's high’ is a term used to describe a euphoric state experienced by distance runners, although it is now thought this phenomenon is not...
> Educated women are having more children
An increasing number of highly educated women are choosing to have children when in their late 30s and 40s....
> Narcissism can help sporting performance
Personality can have a significant impact on sporting performance at the highest level - and those with narcissistic tendencies often increase their e...
> Teacher-pupil feedback often hinders rather than helps
Feedback to primary school children from teachers is mainly given in a directive way and less frequently in a facilitative or encouraging way. ...
> Finger pointing more influential than arrows
Finger pointing has more influence with regard to diverting people's attention than that of directional arrows....
> Strong reassurances on vaccines backfire
Unwarranted public anxiety about vaccinations can have deadly consequences, but the challenge of communicating health risks is full of psychological c...
> Sports stars may find retirement difficult
Sports stars who retire from their profession without making preparations beforehand may encounter difficulties and feel restricted when looking to ch...
> Becoming a parent and healthy eating
Adults may not improve their eating habits after having children, new research has shown....
> Are binge eaters more likely to take drugs?
Binge eaters may be more likely to take drugs because such consumption could lead to addiction-like behaviours....
> BPS grant helps facial recognition project
A public engagement grant from the British Psychological Society is helping researchers from the UWE Bristol Centre for Appearance Rese...
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