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Emotions are Contagious, and Some People are More Susceptible
Emotions are Contagious, and Some People are More Susceptible
Emotional viruses can spread joy or infect us with nasty feelings that pack miserable mental health symptoms
Robert Roy Britt
Nov 13
Be Careful Who You Hang Out With
Be Careful Who You Hang Out With
The genes of our high school friends influence our subsequent behaviors
John Kruse MD, PhD
Nov 13
Turning His Pain Into His Profession
Turning His Pain Into His Profession
This chronic pain sufferer and “metagerontologist” helps others navigate America’s maddening healthcare system
Randall H. Duckett
Nov 13
How to Manage a Successful Digital Detox
How to Manage a Successful Digital Detox
Disconnecting from the digital realm now and then is good for your well-being, but it can be difficult to overcome your dependence
The Conversation U.S.
Nov 12
Brain Study Reveals Why ‘Sleep on It’ is Great Advice
Brain Study Reveals Why ‘Sleep on It’ is Great Advice
When your brain is fatigued, parts of it fall asleep, messing with your emotions and decision-making ability
Robert Roy Britt
Nov 11
How Well Are You Aging? Try Standing on One Leg
How Well Are You Aging? Try Standing on One Leg
Good balance can improve your body and brain and may even help predict how long you’ll live. Here’s how to test yourself.
Kathleen Murphy
Nov 11
Enhancing Your Healthspan: Pills vs. Lifestyle Medicine
Enhancing Your Healthspan: Pills vs. Lifestyle Medicine
Quick fixes may be preferred, but lifestyle changes actually work
Stephen Schimpff MD, MACP
Nov 11
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You Evolved to Move. Here’s the Nudge You Need.
You Evolved to Move. Here’s the Nudge You Need.
Enjoy better moods, a sharper mind and a healthier, more capable body. It takes just a few minutes a day.
Robert Roy Britt
Oct 21
When Imposter Syndrome is an Imposter
When Imposter Syndrome is an Imposter
This real and debilitating form of self-deception can be outright faked, too. How to tell the difference.
Gail Post, Ph.D.
Oct 24
Psychiatric Diagnosis is Broken
Psychiatric Diagnosis is Broken
Ruling in, rather than ruling out, is one small step to fixing it
John Kruse MD, PhD
Nov 6
5 Easy Ways to Ruin Your Health & Happiness
5 Easy Ways to Ruin Your Health & Happiness
Simple strategies to feel lousy, be unwell, and limit your time here
Robert Roy Britt
Nov 6
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