Checking Email Less Often Leads to More Productive Workdays

Researchers from Michigan State University say that keeping up with email throughout the day places high -- and sometimes downright impossible -- demands on managers that prevents them from achieving their personal goals and from being good leaders for their teams. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 5 years ago

Physician Burnout Jumps Dramatically in 3-Year Study

Physicians may be more stressed than ever -- one recent survey found that half were thinking about hanging up their stethoscopes for good. New research continues to demonstrate the demise of doctors, with burnout levels jumping dramatically over just a three-year span. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 5 years ago

How we experience the World depends on how we remember the past

Most of our experiences in life are fabricated from earlier memories, a new study finds, but researchers say how we perceive and respond to each experience depends on how well we can recall even the most trivial aspects of those memories.  | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 5 years ago

Average American Has Just 4 Hours, 26 Minutes of Free Time per Week

How much free time do you get to enjoy each week? If you're like the most people, it's hardly enough to even be excited about. A new survey finds that the average American logs just four hours and 26 minutes of time to themselves in a given week. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 5 years ago

‘Technoference’ Is Making Our Lives More Sluggish

Smartphones are draining the number of hours we sleep and the amount of work we get done at our jobs, according to the results of new Australian survey.  | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 5 years ago

Half of Doctors Consider Leaving Medicine Because of Insurance Headaches

A new study finds that nearly nine in ten doctors believe barriers set by insurance plans have led to worsened conditions for patients in need of care.  | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 5 years ago

Stress Can Literally Shrink Your Brain, Study Finds

A new study finds chilling-out isn't just an indulgence: according to researchers, stress not only impairs memory, but actually decreases brain size. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 5 years ago

One Third of Americans Thinking About Leaving Country to Live Abroad

A third of natural-born Americans are thinking about packing up and living elsewhere -- outside the United States -- but it may not be for the reason you think, a new study finds. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 5 years ago

1 in 4 Adults Check Phone Less Than a Minute After Waking Up

How long do you wait after waking up before you pick up your smartphone and check your texts, notifications, or social media apps? A new survey finds that nearly one in four people grab their phones less than a minute after getting up each morning. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 5 years ago

Nice People Are More Likely to Go Bankrupt

A new study finds that nice people may be more likely to struggle financially -- even to the point of bankruptcy -- than those who are less thoughtful. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 5 years ago

Study Shows Hugs Really Do Make Us Happier, Especially on Hard Days

In a spat with a loved one and can't reach a resolution? Hug it out. A new study finds that hugs shield us from the harmful effects of a soured mood that come from arguments and conflicts with others.  | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 5 years ago

Political Divide in America the Worst It’s Ever Been

It may not be so hard to believe during this murky political landscape, but a new study finds the divide between Democrats and Republicans is the worst it's ever been, more so than many people may even think. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 5 years ago

Boys More Likely to Be Victims of Teen Dating Violence Than Girls, Study Shows

In a surprising twist, recently published research indicates boys are more likely to report being victims of dating violence committed by partners who hit, slap or push them. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 5 years ago

Study: Girls ‘Significantly’ Better Than Boys at Reading, Writing

A new study finds that girls perform significantly better than boys on standardized tests of reading and writing abilities | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 5 years ago

Unscientific Method: Study Finds All Those Big Data Studies Mostly Big Mistakes

Researchers say studying individuals, not large groups, is the only way to accurate conclusions BERKELEY, Calif. -- People like to read studies. This, we at StudyFinds, know to be true. But we also know that people like | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 5 years ago

Depression Tied to Faster Brain Aging and Poor Memory in Seniors

One more reason to take extra care of your mind, especially on the hard days: Depression among older adults may lead to faster brain aging and memory problems, according to a new study. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 6 years ago