With New Year’s comes the season when self-control is often most sorely tested. You make those earnest resolutions for self-improvement–but how well and how long do you keep them? This time around, new research by a psychology team at Florida State University may help you stick to your convictions. Traditionally, the researchers point out, we...Read More
Researchers have now identified a specific brain chemical that appears to influence how well you’ll perform under stress and how emotionally resilient you’ll be after a critical incident. The more you have of this powerful ingredient, called neuropeptide Y (NPY), the better off you’ll likely be when your life is on the line. “Maybe somewhere...Read More