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To Spot Kids Who Will Overcome Poverty, Look At Babies
NPR: Why do some children who grow up in poverty do well, while others struggle? To understand more about this, a group of psychologists recently did a study. It began in a small spare room
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Stress-Busting Smiles
The Wall Street Journal: Smiling could be good for your health. Researchers are finding that wearing a smile brings certain benefits, like slowing down the heart and reducing stress. This may even happen when people
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Your spouse is trying your patience. Instead of freaking out, do this
The Globe and Mail: Maybe you are outraged by the dirty socks strewn across your bedroom floor. Or you are frustrated that your anniversary has gone unacknowledged – again. Whatever the reason, your spouse is
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Unlocking the Conspiracy Mind-Set
The New York Times: When I first met the NASA climate researcher Gavin Schmidt a few years ago, we discussed the proliferation of material on the Internet attacking mainstream climate science. I asked him whether
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Le pouvoir rend heureux (power makes them happy)
Le Monde: La solitude de la fonction, la lourdeur de la charge, les renoncements qu’elle implique sont invoqués pour justifier les émoluments conséquents de certains dirigeants. Pas du plus grand nombre, qui gagnait en moyenne
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Please, Don’t Be This Couple
Prevention: Couples retreats, group bike rides, dinner reservations for four? Yup, sounds like you’re in love—and so are a bunch of your friends. But when was the last time you booked a table with an