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Quit your bitching; Complaining makes you dumb.
The average person complains about 20 times a day. Research shows that it negatively affects more than our mood. It actually makes us dumber
Jan 19, 20243 min read
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The Mystery of Roseto
Thanks to a small town of Italian immigrants, we've learned that belonging and a shared purpose contribute are sound predictors of health.
Jan 4, 20242 min read
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The Power of Optimism
Research is clear about the positive impact optimism has on depression, mental illness, stress, anxiety, physical health and even success.
Jan 1, 20245 min read
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4 Scientific Secrets to Happiness
There is a vast body of research exploring what makes us happy and identifying key elements that are scientifically linked to happiness.
Dec 21, 20233 min read
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7 Habits for a Healthy Brain
It's not a secret that our physical health has everything to do with lifestyle. But lifestyle choices also impact our brain health.
Dec 21, 20235 min read
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Pay Attention to What You Pay Attention To
Is your glass half full or half empty? What we pay attention to has great influence over our thoughts, behaviors and brain chemistry.
Dec 15, 20233 min read
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Do the Hardest Workers Kill Company Culture?
Engaged employees increase revenue and create a profitable company. But the hardest workers may actually be killing organizational culture.
Oct 22, 20234 min read
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The Pleasure-Pain Balance
In simplest terms, pleasure and pain guide everything we do - avoid pain or gain pleasure. We need both to survive. Pain and pleasure
Oct 5, 20233 min read
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Unmet Expectations or Magical Thinking?
Our expectations influence our reality as well as our interactions with those around us.
Sep 4, 20235 min read
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6 Simple Immune System Boosters
Chronic stress depresses the immune system and increases the risk of several types of illnesses making you more susceptible to viral illness
Sep 1, 20233 min read
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Prevent Cognitive Decline with 3 Simple Habits
It's normal to forget things now and again. But cognitive decline is real. The good news is we can prevent it with simple lifestyle changes
Aug 11, 20234 min read
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Pleasure Quirks
The brain is wired to maximize pleasure and minimize pain. But the way we experience them is pretty quirky.
Jul 20, 20235 min read
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Hedonic Adaptation: Why Money Won't Buy Happiness
Maybe you've dreamed about how happy you'd be winning the lottery. Think again. Research shows that happiness isn't a sure bet.
Jul 19, 20234 min read
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6 Foods to Supercharge Your Brain
Can certain foods make you smarter? Science says yes! The brain is fueled by the nutrients we eat, and some give us a cognitive advantage.
Jul 7, 20232 min read
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Why You Should Take that Beach Vacation
There is a wealth of scientific evidence that spending time in nature has a host of mental and physical benefits. Now, recent cutting-edge
Jun 7, 20233 min read
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The Emotion that Protects Relationships from Stress
Recent research shows that there is one emotion that protects relationships against the normal stresses and strains of relationships.
Jun 1, 20232 min read
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The Power of AWE
While scientists can’t seem to agree as to whether awe is an emotion or a cognitive state, recent research says we need more of it!
May 2, 20235 min read
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The Vagus Nerve: Your Secret Superpower
Research shows that our longest nerve in the body has superpowers - both mentally and physically. 6 ways to engage your vagus nerve.
Mar 17, 20232 min read
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Building Resilience to Bounce Back from Adversity
What makes some people fall apart and give up while others are able to bounce back stronger than ever? The answer may surprise you!
Jan 13, 20234 min read
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We're Better Together
At a time when everything feels upside down, we're more disconnected than ever. Times like these we need to connected the most.
Mar 16, 20224 min read
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