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Grin and Bear It! Smiling Facilitates Stress Recovery
Just grin and bear it! At some point, we have all probably heard or thought something like this when facing a tough situation. But is there any truth to this piece of advice? Feeling good
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Children exposed to sex scenes in movies ‘will be more promiscuous and have more sexual partners’
Daily Mail: Watching sex scenes in movies can make children more sexually active from a younger age, research suggests. Whether it’s Leonardo Dicaprio and Kate Winslet making love on the Titanic or Robert Pattinson and
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Give up your time to have more time
The Telegraph: They argue that giving time to others rather than relaxing may make us feel that we have more time for ourselves. A study found that our sense of having time – ‘time affluence’
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Awesome Experiences Make Us Nicer
Discovery News: Awesome Experiences Make Us Nicer: Ever feel changed after watching an amazing sunset, or reaching the summit of a mountain or seeing the Northern Lights? There’s a reason for that, say psychologists. New
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Pressed for Time? Take a Minute to Feel Awe
LiveScience: If you’re feeling pressed for time, try hiking to a mountain vista or listening to a masterful symphony. New research suggests that the resulting awe may leave you feeling less rushed. Experiencing awe makes
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‘Wakeful Resting’ More Effective Than Crosswords To Fight Memory Loss
The Huffington Post: While recent reports have suggested taking naps during the day could be a sign of impending dementia, mental refreshment does remain vital for cognitive health, report psychologists. In an article to be
