Empathy
Stoners Are More Empathetic, New Research Finds
According to a study in the “Journal of Neuroscience Research”, people who regularly smoke weed are more capable of sensing others’ feelings.
Dogs Grieve When Other Dogs Die, Study Suggests
Eighty-six percent of dog owners reported negative responses in their surviving dog after the death of a canine companion, reports a new study.
Doctors Should Stop Looking at Their Little Computers and Listen to You
Researchers say active listening and paying attention to emotional cues could be the key to bridging the divide between healthcare providers and the people they treat.
Ellen and Science Confirm: Rich People Only Care About Themselves
Ellen and Bush don’t really make the strangest of bedfellows, and we have the studies to prove it.
Ravens Spread Negative Emotions to Their Friends, Study Finds
“Our findings thus suggest negative emotional contagion in ravens, and in turn advance our understanding of the evolution of empathy.”
The Anatomy of Empathy
Joel Salinas can literally feel his patients' pain. But as scientists are learning, there's more to empathy than just mirroring someone else.
Super-Empaths Are Real, Says Science
New research has suggested that 1 to 2 percent of the population struggle to differentiate between their own bodily feelings and other people's.
The Dark Traits of People Who Use Tinder While In Relationships
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There are 'Vulnerable Narcissists' Among Us
They tend to be passive aggressive, resentful, and emotionally reactive.
RIP Koko, the Kitten-Loving Gorilla Who Communicated With Humans
Koko died in Woodside, California, on Tuesday. The beloved primate was 46.