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Smelling your lover’s shirt could improve your sleep

The scent of a romantic partner can improve sleep, suggests new psychology research from the University of British Columbia.

Feb 13, 2020

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Teen birth control use linked to depression risk in adulthood

Women who used oral contraceptives during adolescence are more likely to develop depression as adults, suggests new research from the University of British Columbia.

Aug 28, 2019

The study found women feel calmer after being exposed to their male partner’s scent.

Stressed out? Try smelling your partner’s shirt

The scent of a romantic partner can help lower stress levels, new psychology research from the University of British Columbia has found.

Jan 4, 2018

Doggy De-stress event helps students pet away anxiety

Doggy De-stress event helps students pet away anxiety

The UBC department of psychology is teaming up with Vancouver ecoVillage and the UBC Alma Mater Society to bring 15 therapy dogs to campus.

Sep 19, 2016

Making eye contact doesn’t always help your cause

Making eye contact doesn’t always help your cause

New research shows that making eye contact, long considered an effective way of bringing someone to your point of view, may actually make people more resistant to persuasion.

Oct 2, 2013

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