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Campus News

Spirituality in the classroom increases perception of teaching skills

By Lauren Stolworthy
June 09, 2016 12:00 AM
Matt Hiatt teaching Psychology 101 at Brigham Young University. (Lauren Stolworthy)
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Tennis

Mental strength coach helps BYU athletes find competitive edge

March 11, 2016 12:00 AM
Craig Manning studies chaotic lists and drawings that fill his office walls from floor to ceiling.
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Healthy Living

Overweight and obesity rates high among American adults

By Sofie Greenbaum
December 09, 2015 12:00 AM
These statistics show surprising stats about the obesity problem in America. The rate of obese and overweight adults has increased 50 percent over the last 50 years. (Jessica Olsen)
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Healthy Living

Recent BYU study shows 'frenemy marriages' can lead to health risks

By Morgan Allred
November 03, 2015 12:00 AM
Being in an ambivalent marriage can be detrimental to the spouses' health, a new study found. (Photo illustration by Morgan Allred)
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Life

Thrill seekers find adrenaline in haunted houses

By Bailey Fruit
October 31, 2015 12:00 AM
Hands sweating, heart racing and ready to be terrified, crowds flock to haunted attractions around the valley.
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Healthy Living

Depression a serious concern for young adults and college students

By Sofie Greenbaum
October 01, 2015 12:00 AM
Students can go to BYU's Counseling and Psychological Services Center website to seek help if they are feeling depressed. (Natalie Bothwell)
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Campus

Catfish psychology attracts national media attention, victims invited to Dr. Phil

By Bret Henkel
March 31, 2015 12:00 AM
Third in a series. Part one begins the look at BYU women victimized by 'catfish' relationship deception. Part two focuses on more women speaking out about their own experiences.
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Campus News

BYU study finds key to teenage weight loss

By Isabelle Robinson
March 04, 2015 12:00 AM
A man is set up for a brain scan in the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Research Facility at BYU. (Mark A. Philbrick, BYU Photo)
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Books

Technology, human development not always on positive track

By David Pace
March 04, 2014 12:00 AM
BYU students Erik Jackson and Amanda Cherrington showcase their personal smartphones. While technological advances have simplified user lives, over-reliance on digital devices may be shortchanging the development of other essential skills among college students. (Photo by Maddi Dayton.)
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Life

Depression behind perfection

By Taylor Davies
January 14, 2014 12:00 AM
Bright-eyed and smiling, she buzzes around the Hub from student to student asking them how their day was, what classes they’re worried about and what she can do to help.
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Healthy Living

Simple gestures go a long way in keeping marriages strong

January 17, 2013 12:00 AM
If people want to create long-lasting, mature relationships and marriages, they need to work towards that. The New York Times reports that when people get too comfortable in their relationships, the love that once excited them dies out fast and leaves them feeling helpless — so helpless that the divorce rate in the United States is now half the marriage rate.
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Campus

BYU psychology professor changes theories on infant perception

July 25, 2012 12:00 AM
Dr. Ross Flom's research on child development has changed the impact of infant studies. After years of researching how infants perceive facial details at certain ages, Flom has discovered that some theories are more fluid than concrete.
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Life

Multi-millionaire and former BYU student teaches perseverance

By Austin Tenny
January 01, 1970 12:00 AM
Porter and his family spend a weekend in Salt Lake City to celebrate their son's mission homecoming. (Greg Porter)
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