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Having a strong life purpose eases loneliness of COVID-19 isolation, study finds

Posted: 16 Jun 2021 12:42 PM PDT

Why can some people weather the stress of social isolation better than others, and what implications does this have for their health? New research found that people who felt a strong sense of purpose in life were less lonely during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A quarter of adults don't want children -- and they're still happy

Posted: 16 Jun 2021 11:32 AM PDT

Is parenting life's greatest joy? New research from psychologists examines life satisfaction of adults who don't want children, revealing no differences compared to adults who are parents.

Computers predict people's tastes in art

Posted: 16 Jun 2021 11:32 AM PDT

A new study showing that computers can predict what paintings people will like offers insight into how our brains make aesthetic judgments.

That song is stuck in your head, but it's helping you to remember

Posted: 16 Jun 2021 06:41 AM PDT

New research suggests that remembering a song in your head is more than a passing nuisance -- it plays an important role in helping memories form, not only for the song, but also related life events.