By Rajeshni Naidu-Ghelani   Global real estate markets had a forgettable last year, with prices rising a paltry 0.5 percent, leading to gloomy forecasts for 2012. But over the past five years, prices have registered huge gains, sparking fears of an asset bubble and concerns over the impact of high household debt. We’ve put together [...]

By: Charles Choi Talking to yourself might not mean you are crazy — it can actually benefit thinking and perception, researchers say. People often talk to themselves — most do so at least every few days, and many report doing so on an hourly basis, scientists have said. Although such muttering might seem irrational, past [...]

Livescience   Happiness may stem from a balanced perspective involving looking fondly on the past, enjoying the present and having goals to strive for in the future. A new study by San Francisco State University researcher Ryan Howell and his colleagues demonstrates that having this sort of “balanced time perspective” can make people feel more [...]

By: Wesley Donehue     (CNN) — I make a living encouraging politicians and candidates to use social media. And now I’m going to tell them why it’s a bad idea. Not always, mind you — social media will, and should, continue to play an important role in our political discourse. But the trend has [...]