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The Biggest Mistake People Make When Buying Presents
The Biggest Mistake People Make When Buying Presents
What science says about the power of experiences
Catherine Sanderson, Author & Psychology Professor
Sep 9
The Wellness Trap: Trading Life’s Pleasures for Perfect Health
The Wellness Trap: Trading Life’s Pleasures for Perfect Health
My mission to tone my torso feels like declaring war on everything that makes life worth living.
Niall Stewart
Sep 9
Light Pollution Linked to Lousy Sleep, Dementia and Other Chronic Diseases
Light Pollution Linked to Lousy Sleep, Dementia and Other Chronic Diseases
Illumination from outside (or inside) is really bad for you, multiple studies find. But there’s an easy fix.
Robert Roy Britt
Sep 5
Play Your Way to Better Health
Play Your Way to Better Health
Why playing can be the best exercise for your mental and physical health
Zachary Walston, PT, DPT, OCS
Sep 5
Understanding Gus Walz’s Unbridled Emotion on the DNC Stage
Understanding Gus Walz’s Unbridled Emotion on the DNC Stage
We can learn about neurodivergence by listening to neurodivergent people
The Conversation U.S.
Sep 4
The Two Critical Stages of Aging You Need to Master
The Two Critical Stages of Aging You Need to Master
Humans age dramatically at two key life points, risking health. Fortunately, there are evidence-backed secrets to maintaining vitality
Kathleen Murphy
Sep 3
Flexibility Linked to Longer, Healthier Life
Flexibility Linked to Longer, Healthier Life
New research suggests another way to stretch out your time on this planet
Robert Roy Britt
Sep 2
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14 Risk Factors for Dementia Identified, Pointing to Prevention
14 Risk Factors for Dementia Identified, Pointing to Prevention
Nearly half of dementia cases could be avoided if these precursors were avoided, new research suggests
The Conversation U.S.
Aug 19
Power of Touch: How Physical Contact Calms the Anxious Mind
Power of Touch: How Physical Contact Calms the Anxious Mind
The science behind my first steps toward healing
Jennie Lyons
Aug 12
Why I Neurohack My Kids’ Brains with Omega-3s
Why I Neurohack My Kids’ Brains with Omega-3s
As a neuroscientist, let me explain why you should, too
Dr CJ Yatawara - Tiny Brains expert
Aug 13
Anxiety is an Attention Problem
Anxiety is an Attention Problem
Altering attention diminishes worry more simply and powerfully than trying to directly conquer the emotional aspects of anxiety.
John Kruse MD, PhD
Jul 25
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