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I Bought a SAD Lamp and It Made Me Happy
I Bought a SAD Lamp and It Made Me Happy
Seasonal affective disorder is common but there are simple solutions
Dr. Julian Barkan
Oct 28
Vital Statistics Totally Mislead Us
Vital Statistics Totally Mislead Us
Lack of context on murder rates, gas prices, stocks and other numbers fuels misinformation, anxiety and arguments
Robert Roy Britt
Oct 27
How Journaling Improves Your Mental and Physical Health
How Journaling Improves Your Mental and Physical Health
Pouring your heart onto the page unleashes a host of benefits — from shaking off stress to boosting your immune system
Kathleen Murphy
Oct 25
I Want To Die Like a Man
I Want To Die Like a Man
Yes, women live longer than men. Long enough for their ovaries to torture them.
Carlyn Beccia
Oct 23
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
What We Really Want From Life (But Might Not Know It)
What We Really Want From Life (But Might Not Know It)
I’ve asked dozens of people what they want most. The answers are not what I expected. The reality is even more surprising.
Robert Roy Britt
Oct 23
Don’t Let Medical Screening Tools Mislead You
Don’t Let Medical Screening Tools Mislead You
Walking faster or strengthening your grip is no guarantee of longer life
John Kruse MD, PhD
Oct 21
This Woman Retrained Her Brain to Cure Chronic Pain
This Woman Retrained Her Brain to Cure Chronic Pain
After suffering for 25 years, Fiona Symington finally found relief
Randall H. Duckett
Oct 18
Air Pollution’s Surprising Contribution to Acne, Wrinkles and Age Spots
Air Pollution’s Surprising Contribution to Acne, Wrinkles and Age Spots
How to offset the hidden damage of poor-quality air to skin health
Annie Foley
Oct 16
Want to Improve at Something? Practice Something Totally Different.
Want to Improve at Something? Practice Something Totally Different.
Variety in pursuits enhances cognitive abilities and even athletic skills, producing better long-term results
Robert Roy Britt
Oct 17
The Hidden Emotional Intelligence Skill You’re Overlooking, According to a Yale Psychologist
The Hidden Emotional Intelligence Skill You’re Overlooking, According to a Yale Psychologist
Harness the power of emotional vocabulary to better understand yourself, gain control, and turn tough moments into growth
Dr CJ Yatawara - Tiny Brains expert
Oct 21
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