Research has shown that that forcing yourself to smile can improve your mood. Well, a new study published online in the Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry shows that walking in a happy manner may make you happier, too. The study entitled “How we walk affects what we remember: Gait modifications through biofeedback change negative affective memory bias” led by Johannes…
Read MoreExpressions of Disgust
The above image is a fantastic example of disgust: one of the seven universal facial expressions that are expressed universally the same way across all people of all cultures. Disgust is characterized by the lowering of the brows, nose wrinkling, and upper lip raise. For interesting past blogs about disgust, take a look at the…
Read MoreHumintell Photos at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia
For those readers and followers in the Philadelphia region, you’re in for a special treat! At the Franklin Institute there is a new interactive exhibit entitled “Emotions are Universal” that features images provided by Humintell! The matching game features 28 faces from people young and old, representing a wide variety of backgrounds and emotions. Match the…
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