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It’s stressful at the top, at least for male baboons, according to a new study that finds that alpha males — those at the pinnacle of the social hierarchy — are significantly more stressed out than a ...

DURHAM, N.C. -- A few things come to mind when we imagine the “alpha male” type. They’re the ones calling the shots, who get all the girls. But there’s a downside to being a strong and powerful alpha ...

The term "Beta male" has gained popularity in cultural and social circles to describe certain personality traits and male behaviors. While it's not a concept formally recognized in scientific ...