It’s getting tough out there for the macho guy. Yet another study confirms that women generally find “macho” guys, as defined by an appearance indicating high testosterone, to be bad risks for long term relationships. In contrast, men with more “feminine” physical appearances are viewed as better potential fathers who Read more…
For those of us who would prefer that our children not experiment with drugs, drink themselves into oblivion every weekend, and engage in casual sex, the peer group often appears to be a formidable adversary. After all, if you let most American villages raise your child, you typically end up Read more…
A recent study from my alma mater (UCLA) by grad student David Frederick reported some interesting data on the way women judge men on the basis of muscularity. As usual, the popular press got it a bit wrong. For example, a Reuters headline proclaimed, “women drawn to men with muscles.” A more careful Read more…
I always wanted to be one of those people who lost weight when stressed. Unfortunately, I could pretty much track my stress levels as a function of how my weight fluctuates: more stress = more me. Like many Americans, Roger and I found that we had added more than a Read more…
Students are typically amazed to hear about people who try to break records for sleep deprivation, including Peter Tripp in 1959 (8 days plus), Randy Gardner in 1964 (11 days plus) and Robert McDonald in 1980 (18 days, 21 hours, and 40 minutes). Gardner’s record was recognized by the Guinness Read more…