psychology

  1. February 24, 2015

    Passive Facebook use undermines how a person feels

    Using Facebook only to scroll through one’s news feed or browse other people’s profiles can have a negative impact on the user’s well-being, says a U-M researcher.

  2. December 10, 2014

    U-M study pinpoints part of brain that triggers addiction

    Activating the brain’s amygdala, an almond-shaped mass that processes emotions, can create an addictive, intense desire for sugary foods, a new U-M study found.