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Nature Nurtures Us: 3 Theories Explain Why
Nature Nurtures Us: 3 Theories Explain Why
Science reveals that nature immersion boosts brain function and mental health
John Kruse MD, PhD
Apr 16
Our Quest to Find the Perfect Mattress
Our Quest to Find the Perfect Mattress
In which I learned what to look for, and why mattresses often aren’t the problem
Robert Roy Britt
Apr 15
The Hair Loss You Didn’t See Coming
The Hair Loss You Didn’t See Coming
Stress-induced shedding is common in men and women and often comes as a shock. What to know and what to do.
Annie Foley
Apr 15
FYI: Plz Think Twice Before Using ‘thx’ or ‘k’ in Your Texts
FYI: Plz Think Twice Before Using ‘thx’ or ‘k’ in Your Texts
Abbreviations can make you appear less sincere, and even undermine budding romances, research finds
The Conversation U.S.
Apr 14
How Writing Heals My Chronic Pain
How Writing Heals My Chronic Pain
Physical and psychological burdens ease when you express yourself on paper or a device
Randall H. Duckett
Apr 14
17 Modifiable Risk Factors for Dementia, Stroke and Late-Life Depression
17 Modifiable Risk Factors for Dementia, Stroke and Late-Life Depression
Behaviors and conditions to keep an eye on, and maybe try to avoid
Wise & Well Editors
Apr 12
The Myth of Unbiased Media
The Myth of Unbiased Media
The journalist Megyn Kelly wears her political bias on her sleeve, unlike most people in media (and in life) who fail to acknowledge their…
Robert Roy Britt
Apr 11
Formaldehyde Causes Cancer. So Why Is It Still Everywhere?
Formaldehyde Causes Cancer. So Why Is It Still Everywhere?
It’s in your home and hair salon. A Trump EPA official lobbied for fewer regulations.
Sam Westreich, PhD
Apr 10
The Challenge of Recognizing Neurodiversity vs. Trauma
The Challenge of Recognizing Neurodiversity vs. Trauma
Only after discovering my autism and ADHD could I make sense of trauma symptoms
Morgana Clementine
Apr 10
The Paradox of Effort: When and Why Hard Work Feels Worth Doing
The Paradox of Effort: When and Why Hard Work Feels Worth Doing
Psychologists unravel how we value what we do, and learn that it depends whether we’ve done it or not
The Conversation U.S.
Apr 10
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