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Green Actions, Brighter Lives: Enhancing Well-Being Through Environmental Action
Podcast: Can environmentally friendly actions boost personal well-being? Tune in to discover how a sustainable lifestyle offers profound benefits.
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Navigating Divisive Conversations: Why We Underestimate the Benefits
Podcast: Under the Cortex hosts Kristina Wald to discuss the benefits of talking about divisive topics, even when speaking with those who disagree, and how we can better approach polarized discussions.
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Medical and Psychological Harms of Obesity Depend on Where You Live, Study Indicates
The results of a new study suggest that individuals struggling with obesity face a number of social and health difficulties, but those problems are less severe if they live in areas where obesity is prevalent.
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Friendship and Diversity: A Path to Stronger Communities?
Podcast: Why do we gravitate towards friends who share our background and identity? How does this affect our sense of community and well-being? Under the Cortex explores.
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In Defense of Spoiling the End of the TV Show
The premiere of the first-ever season of The Golden Bachelorette has been on my calendar for months. I can’t wait to watch 24 men who have aged exceedingly well climb out of their limos and greet the
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When They’re Not Paying Attention, Children Can Learn as Much as Adults
Children’s short attention spans are often framed as a barrier to learning. New research suggests that their limited ability to focus, however, could actually aid in their ability to learn information adults ignore.
