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Evolutionary Social Psychologist/Professor at Knox College/Essayist & Science Writer/Former College Wrestling Coach

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Frank McAndrew is an evolutionary social psychologist whose research is frequently featured in media outlets such as The New Yorker, PBS, National Public Radio, the BBC, the New York Times, and NBC's "Today Show," and he has lectured widely throughout the United States, Europe, and Africa.

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You Can Usually Tell How Long Someone Will Live By Their Answer To One Question, Says Study

You Can Usually Tell How Long Someone Will Live By Their Answer To One Question, Says Study

After conducting an extensive longevity study, researchers concluded that the most important predictor of a l…

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Why Memories of Childhood Places Can Seem So Magical

Why Memories of Childhood Places Can Seem So Magical

Memories of our favorite childhood places have an almost magical quality to them. Might this be traced to a g…

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The Green Experience: Why You Need Nature

The Green Experience: Why You Need Nature

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Why Moaning Makes Us Feel Better

Why Moaning Makes Us Feel Better

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Why there's no place like home for the holidays

Why there's no place like home for the holidays

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary...

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Why there's no place like home for the holidays.

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You Can Usually Tell How Long Someone Will Live By Their Answer To One Question, Says Study

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By Frank T. McAndrew, Nicole Width
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As I get older, I find myself naturally drawn to news reports and research findings about how to live longer. Longevity has turned into a booming business, but many, if not most, of the promises made by the industry are based on little more than wishful thinking and anecdotal evidence. One study brought actual scientific evidence to the table, though. A team of European researchers examined different factors that played a role in how long a person lives.
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Why do old people hate new music?

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By Frank T. McAndrew, Knox College
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For many older people, today's music goes in one ear and out the other. Shutterstock.com/photograph.kiev Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com. Why do old people hate new music? – Holly, age 14, Belmont, Massachusetts When I was a teenager, my dad wasn’t terribly interested in the music I liked.
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Why do old people hate new music?

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By Frank T. McAndrew, Knox College
| Yahoo Lifestyle Australia Verified
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com. Why do old people hate new music? – Holly, age 14, Belmont, Massachusetts When I was a teenager, my dad wasn’t terribly interested in the music I liked. To him, it just sounded like “a lot of noise,” while he regularly referred to the music he listened to as “beautiful.” Advertisement Advertisement This attitude persisted throughout his life.
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