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Robert Provine, Psychology, on MSNBC.com

“Lin case you hadn’t noticed, people have become Lin-fatuated with the Lin-spiring rags-to-riches story of New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin. He’s a regular Linternet phenomenon!” begins a...

Posted: February 24, 2012, 8:22 PM

Robert Provine, Psychology, in the Washington Post

There is a growing body of research indicating that laughter may improve immune function, help lower blood pressure, boost mood and reduce stress and depression, the Washington Post reported on...

Posted: October 26, 2011, 8:38 PM

Eric Tedrow ’13, Psychology, on Patch.com

The Crofton Patch reports that Eric Tedrow ’13, psychology, is the driving force behind a new skate park that will soon open in Crofton. Tedrow, a rollerblader, saw the need for a place where...

Posted: September 20, 2011, 7:45 PM

Robert Provine, Psychology, in the New York Times

In a story entitled “Scientists Hint at Why Laughter Feels So Good,” the New York Times reports on a study that attempts to pin down exactly why laughing until it hurts feels so good. The study...

Posted: September 15, 2011, 2:24 PM