Perceived control, defined as the belief in one’s capacity to influence events and outcomes, is increasingly recognised as a critical factor in healthy ageing. Its interplay with cognitive functioning ...

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — A looming deadline at work, a clogged toilet, an argument with a loved one — these daily hassles can make any day feel more stressful. When these demands pile up, it can feel ...

We are routinely exposed to vast information, some of which can be pretty distressing. For instance, most of us don’t particularly enjoy learning about a looming economic recession or hearing reports ...

IreLee Ferguson, B.S., contributed to this article. IreLee is a research assistant in the Cognition and Affect Research and Education (CARE) Lab at McLean Hospital. Meeting a new person for the first ...