Examples: When asked to divide a set amount of money between themselves and a stranger, participants wearing sunglasses took more for themselves when compared with those wearing regular glasses. Parti...

Celebrities’ sexual misbehavior was the topic of conversation at a recent party I attended—and, wow, was the discussion heated! What particularly irked some of the guests were unfaithful celebs wh...

In this year’s NBA Finals, two basketball stars led their teams through a thrilling series. Kevin Durant and the young Oklahoma City Thunder played hard against LeBron James and his experienced Miam...

You already know that staying physically and mentally active may help stave off dementia, but researchers have found yet another protective trick—having a purpose in life. Now, I don’t mean havin...

Do people often ask you to speak up? Use these simple techniques to make sure that you’re heard… Add resonance. The voice originates in the larynx, where the sound is very weak, then resonates th...

When you make a social faux pas—like running into an old friend and momentarily forgetting his name—are you quick to feel embarrassed? An awkward display—looking down at your feet, nervously to...

Facebook, Twitter and career-oriented LinkedIn are the best-known social-networking services—Web sites that help users connect with friends and associates online. But these sites are not for everyon...

A friend of mine seems to be addicted to her iPhone. She checks it every few minutes for messages and e-mails. And she’s far from alone. About one in every five baby boomers—and one in every three...

It’s one of the most dreaded pieces of news we can receive—a friend or loved one is dying. How you respond to the situation can affect not only the person’s death but also your own eventual grie...

Open computer...log onto Facebook...commence reading—or posting—status updates such as, “I just ate the most delicious pastrami sandwich!” Studies have shown that around 80% of all posts on s...