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Loneliness of power is a myth: Holding a lofty position ‘brings people happiness by making them feel more like their true selves’
The Daily Mail: Far from being lonely at the top, people with power are happier than those without it, researchers have found. Wielding power brings contentment and leads people to believe that they can be
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Conflicting Cultural Identities May Foster Political Radicalism
New research suggests that dual-identity immigrants — first-generation immigrants and their descendants who identify with both their cultural minority group and the society they now live in — may be more prone to political radicalism
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The Economy Could Also Be Making You Fat
Motherboard: Many of us know the feeling: We get depressed or anxious and the first thing we want to do is pig out. As noted on Motherboard a few weeks ago with regard to sugary drinks
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Power Helps You Live the Good Life by Bringing You Closer to Your True Self
How does being in a position of power at work, with friends, or in a romantic relationship influence well-being? While we might like to believe the stereotype that power leads to unhappiness or loneliness, new
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Contemplation: A Healthy State of Mind
The Huffington Post: Most dietitians will tell us that the first step in achieving a healthy body weight is buying a good bathroom scale. The second is using it, regularly. Knowing our weight keeps us
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Bad news, economic data may lead to high-calorie food choices, eating more, study suggests
National Post: If you find yourself going to the fridge for an extra helping these days, you may want to consider switching the channel from watching the news, or at least hitting the mute button
