Caregiver personality traits affect mental, physical health

Taking care of an aging or disabled loved one can be hazardous to your health, but certain personality traits appear to reduce caregivers' risk for health problems.

Parent educators, researchers share wisdom at conference

New York state parent educators gathered at Cornell Jan. 25-26 to share research-based information on building parenting skills. (Jan. 30, 2012)

Kids under chronic stress more likely to become obese

The more ongoing stress children are exposed to, the greater the odds they will become obese by adolescence, reports Cornell environmental psychologist Gary Evans in the journal Pediatrics. (Jan. 30, 2012)

Among disadvantaged, college reduces odds for marriage

A new study by Kelly Musick finds that college lowers the odds of people from less-advantaged backgrounds from ever marrying, creating a 'marriage market mismatch.' (Jan. 24, 2012)

Cohabiting couples are happier than wedded ones

A study by Kelly Musick, published in the Journal of Marriage and Family, reports that the benefits of marriage reduce over time while cohabiting couples experience greater happiness and self esteem. (Jan. 23, 2012)

Seven fashion students shine in scholarship competition

Seven undergraduates in the Department of Fiber Science and Apparel Design have each received $5,000 scholarship awards in a prestigious national fashion design and management competition. (Jan. 16, 2012)

Geddes speaks to Congress on high-speed rail investment

At a U.S. Congressional hearing Dec. 6, economist Rick Geddes urged lawmakers to concentrate on the crowded Northeast corridor for high-speed rail development, rather than less populous regions. (Jan. 6, 2012)

Divorce fears widespread among young cohabiting couples

A study of cohabitating couples found widespread apprehension about divorce - more than two-thirds worried about their ability to form enduring marriages and the consequences of a failed marriage. (Dec. 21, 2011)

New book on teen brains can help improve reasoning, decision making

The book 'The Adolescent Brain: Learning, Reasoning and Decision Making,' co-edited by Valerie Reyna, focuses on teen brain development and high cognition, which is critical for good reasoning. (Dec. 15, 2011)