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Without Friends or Family, even Extraordinary Experiences are Disappointing
Scientific American: Imagine you are with some friends at a concert, and the bouncer approaches the group and says that, because you are all looking so ravishing tonight, he’s been instructed to offer one of
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Why Guilt-Prone People Aren’t ‘Team Players’
New York Magazine: A lot of us know someone who is a bit more guilt-prone than they should be, liable to nose-dive into a shame spiral over seemingly minor incidents. A new study hints at
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Why a hug is good for your health
The New Zealand Herald: If you’re struggling to get your beloved under the mistletoe this year, then help is at hand. Scientists have revealed that hugging is good for our health, helping to prevent infection
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Boost Your Immune System with Hugs
Big Think: Hugs may have healing properties (beyond making you feel warm and fuzzy). This flu season add a hug a day to your regimen–it may help lessen your symptoms should you fall ill, according
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A hug a day may keep the sniffles away, new study suggests
Today: If you’re worried about catching a cold, there’s a simple act that may protect you against the virus and help you feel better right away: hug someone. Hugging can help prevent a cold virus or
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Drinking Socially Makes it Harder to Tell When You’re Too Drunk to Drive
This New Year’s Eve many partygoers will be ringing in the New Year with a little more to drink than the traditional Champagne toast at midnight, making the holiday one of the deadliest times of