Research has already determined that a side effect of Botox is the inability to fully express emotions. New research, according to msnbc.com , reveals anther side effect: the inability to fully feel emotions. Botox is made of a toxic protein called Botulinum toxin , and it temporarily paralyzes muscles that cause wrinkles. Botox’s paralyzing side…
Read MoreLie to Me is filled with “Lies to You” -Dr. Maureen O’Sullivan
Some of you may know the late Dr. Maureen O’Sullivan, who was a Professor Emeritus of the University of San Francisco. Dr. O’Sullivan is widely known for her work with Dr. Paul Ekman on the “Wizards Project”, where they identified Truth Wizards. Truth Wizards are those that are exceptionally good at detecting deception. One of…
Read MoreNegative Emotions
Science Daily reports that toddler boys may have more trouble in coping with negative emotions than their girl counterparts. Boys, more often than girls, display negative emotions and social fearfulness according to a new study performed by the University of Illinois. Nancy McElwain, an associate professor of human development at the University, observed 107 children…
Read MoreDuchenne Smile Study: Should You Put on a Happy Face?
An article, “Smile Like you Mean It” suggests that positive thinking can create a more positive emotional state, which in turn will allow a person to smile more. If you smile more, then you will generally be a happier person. At least that is the consensus. One study in positive psychology, performed by Harker and…
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