Mood seems to play no role in our memorySeptember 23rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Mood seems to play little or no role in our memory, says a new study. Suppose you consumed a well cooked meal in a restaurant last week.
How mood affects memorySeptember 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Deciding on whether to return to a restaurant often depends upon the mood you had on the earlier visit to the place, say researchers. The team from University of Maryland and Yale University has shown that mood has a significant impact on memory-based decisions.
Babies can understand dog barksJuly 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Babies are not as naïve as we think they are - at least as far as canines are concerned. A new study has claimed that infants just 6 months old can understand the different tones of dog barks, even if they've limited previous exposure.
Pre-pregnancy depression may increase premature birth riskJune 11th, 2009 Washington, June 11 (ANI): Women of all races, who suffer from pre-pregnancy depressive mood, face heightened risk of premature birth, according to a study. However, black women have nearly two times the odds of having a pre-term birth compared to white women, said Amelia Gavin, a University of Washington assistant professor of social work and lead author of the study.
Christian Bale praises his wife for putting up with his mood swingsJune 2nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - 'The Dark Knight' star Christian Bale has nothing but praise for his wife Sibi, especially when it comes to her taking his intense mood swings in her stride. Bale, 35, who insists the former model "doesn't take any nonsense", had made headlines earlier this year when a tape of him ranting at a production worker on his 'Terminator Salvation' movie was leaked on the Internet.
Natalie Imbruglia suffers spells of depressionApril 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Natalie Imbruglia has revealed that there is a depressive side to her and she used it for her role in new flick 'Closed for Winter'. Imbruglia, who plays a woman suffering from mood disorders in the flick, revealed that in real life too she tends to go into depression and it is actually a 'family trait'.
Baroque classical music can improve mood, productivityApril 23rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - A new study on radiologists has suggested that playing baroque classical music in the reading room can help improve mood and productivity. The study was conducted by researchers at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, MD, Harbor Hospital in Baltimore, MD, and the University of Pennsylvania Health System in Philadelphia, PA.
Witherspoon, Gyllenhaal's steamy desert weekendApril 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hollywood couple Reese Witherspoon and Jake Gyllenhaal were spotted having a steamy weekend in the desert, as they cozied up to one another. The two were seen spending time at the La Quinta Resort and Club in La Quinta, Calif, having breakfast at Twenty 6 restaurant and later lounging by the pool.
Amy Winehouse to sing duet with Justin Timberlake?April 20th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Amy Winehouse might just match tunes with Justin Timberlake, for she is reportedly thinking of collaborating with the 'SexyBack' singer on a new song. The 'Rehab' singer is currently working on her third album in St.
Good mood may make people feel like a different personApril 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - People in an upbeat mood are more exploratory and daring in attitude and, therefore, more apt to break from cultural stereotype, according to a study. Bad mood, on the other hand, reinforces traditional cultural stereotypes and constrains people to think about the world.
Happy consumers more likely to overlook suspicions of salesApril 11th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Happy consumers are likely to overlook their suspicions or concerns related to sales people's product pitches, if researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Business are to be believed. Dr. Thomas DeCarlo, who led the study in collaboration with Dr.
Dita Von Teese in no mood to reconcile with ex-hubby despite apologiesMarch 20th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Dita Von Teese is in no mood to reconcile with ex-hubby Marilyn Manson, and is paying no heed to his constant apologies. Von Teese and Manson exchanged vows in November 2005, but just after a year, the burlesque dancer filed for divorce citing irreconcilable differences.
Rihanna celebrates belated birthdayMarch 13th, 2009 WASHINGTON -Singer Rihanna, who was allegedly attacked by Brown and left with horrific injuries, recently celebrated her belated birthday bash. The 'Umbrella' hitmaker, whose birthday was actually on February 20, could not celebrate her birthday then due to her injuries caused by an alleged attack by Brown.
Salt is 'nature's antidepressant'March 12th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Forget doling out loads of cash on therapist's fee or anti-depressants pills - a new study has found that salt can put people in a better mood. According to University of Iowa psychologist Kim Johnson and colleagues, when rats are deficient in sodium chloride, common table salt, they shy away from activities they normally enjoy, like drinking a sugary substance or pressing a bar that stimulates a pleasant sensation in their brains.
Miley Cyrus says she's in no mood to reconcile with Nick JonasMarch 12th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Popstar Miley Cyrus has set the record straight: she's no mood to reconcile with ex-beau Nick Jonas because she is too happy with Justin Gatson. Although, the 'Hannah Montana' actress, who dated Jonas for nearly 2 years, has revealed that she has no intentions of rekindling romance with him, she also stated in her memoir that she was heartbroken when the relationship ended - and describes the split as "the worst day of my life".
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