Author: Loren Soeiro

Having genuine interactions with strangers can perk up one’s mood.  Article written by Michael Norton and Elizabeth W. Dunn.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/26/opinion/sunday/hello-stranger.html?_r=1#

Stress can aggravate early disease processes, such as metabolic syndrome; conversely, diet may be able to protect against the metabolic effects of stress.  Article written by Rick Nauert, Ph.D.

http://psychcentral.com/news/2014/04/30/chronic-stress-increases-dietary-health-risks/69187.html

Experiments with rats suggest that binge-eating sugary foods leads to a neurochemical loss of control, promoting further binge eating.  Article written by Bethany Brookshire.

https://www.sciencenews.org/blog/scicurious/bingeing-rats-show-power-food-habits

A psychometric perspective on the most common personality traits.  Article written by Christine Chartrand.

http://www.atmanco.com/en/big-five-meaning-psychology-psychometrics/

People who derive enjoyment from selfless actions appear less likely to get depressed.  Article written by Olga Khazan.

http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/04/how-meaningful-activities-protect-the-teen-brain-from-depression/360988/?