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Siblings of bipolar persons more likely to become bosses

August 23, 2014 in Health
The bipolar disorder appears to have a connection with leadership abilities. If you are the sister or brother of a person with the disorder – also known as manic depression – your chances of becoming a boss are higher than average.

What makes us pay for play and pleasure?

August 14, 2014 in Society & Culture
Norwegian researcher has identified seven characteristics of brilliant experiences.

Tough Special Forces don’t strut their stuff

August 21, 2014 in Society & Culture
The Norwegian Armed Forces Special Operations Forces are not Rambos. They need to be team players with ample communication skills – otherwise, lives can be at stake.

Parents benefit from their child attending therapy

August 7, 2014 in Health
In a new study, researchers demonstrate parents’ emotional response to the therapy their child receives.

Less stress when work relationships are good

July 25, 2014 in Society & Culture
Managers who enjoy a good relationship with their employees, suffer less dangerous stress at work, according to a study of nearly 3000 managers.

Rich boys more competitive in economic experiments

July 19, 2014 in Society & Culture
Whereas the gender difference in competitiveness is large among adolescents with high-educated parents, it is non-existent among those from the least educated parents.

Passion for work can be a problem

July 14, 2014 in Society & Culture
Feeling passionate about one's job is usually a good thing – but not always. For some it could lead to an unhealthy obsession.

Youths harmed by others' terrifying experiences

July 13, 2014 in Health
A study shows that youngsters can develop post-traumatic stress symptoms from incidents they have only been exposed to through the media. The risk increases if the person has been subject to violence or abuse in early life.

Narcissists get picked as leaders

July 5, 2014 in Society & Culture
People with narcissistic traits are often attracted to management positions – and they tend to get the job. This could be bad for business.

Research points to personality's effect on our health

June 12, 2014 in Health
Angry and hostile people are more prone to cardiovascular disease than others, while anxious and depressive types have a high risk of developing dementia. Studying the connection between personality and illnesses is a hot topic among scientists.

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