This article was written by Brian N. Chin, an assistant professor of psychology at Trinity College, for The Conversation — a nonprofit news organization dedicated to sharing the knowledge of researchers and scientists, under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here. “Avoid screens before bed” is one of the most common pieces of […]
When Martin J. Schreiber first ran for public office in 1962, his wife, Elaine, was his hardest working campaigner and biggest support system. She was there for him in subsequent elections whether he won or lost, and stood proudly by when he became the 39th governor of Wisconsin in 1977. In later years, Elaine remained
“I had no answers, no one to turn to.” That’s how Halle Berry felt when she first started experiencing disruptive perimenopausal symptoms (hot flashes, night sweats, and brain fog) that her doctors offered little help for, she told Time magazine. “I was floored to find the dearth of nothingness in this space — and how
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Whether it’s refusing to throw away your long-dead Tamagotchi or continuing to cuddle a childhood stuffed animal hanging on for dear life, nostalgia can manifest in odd ways. But according to a recent study, the tendency toward it may lead to a more productive outcome than just rewatching Gilmore Girls for the fifth time (no
Being a good Samaritan may pay off even more than you thought. While donating blood is a selfless act that can save lives and help address an urgent public health need in the U.S., there might be a good selfish reason to do it, too. A new study from researchers at the Francis Crick Institute
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Thanks to our chat with happiness expert Gretchen Rubin, we know that the experience looks different for everyone — what helps one person feel joy may not have the same effect on someone else. Now, a team of happiness and methodology experts is about to launch the largest study of its kind digging into precisely
Imagine you’re trying to comfort a small, scared animal. Would you lower your voice, slow your movements, and utter gentle words? Or would you try to analyze it, medicate it, and get rid of it? Most of us would choose the former approach when it comes to a frightened creature — but when it comes
Making lemonade when life hands you lemons is a concept that’s been around for over 100 years — but thanks to a study out of Oregon State University, we now have new science-backed evidence showing how powerful “lemonading” can really be. The study evaluated two groups of people during the COVID-19 pandemic, homing in on
Cardiovascular health is of paramount importance, and most of us aren’t exactly in the dark about how to keep our hearts in good shape. The guidance is simple and well-circulated — eat right, exercise, manage stress, don’t smoke. Actually committing to enacting positive changes, on the other hand, is a bit more challenging. If we’ve
We all know the feeling when it hits: tight jaw, elevated heart rate, tense muscles. While anger is both a normal human emotion and physiological reaction, understanding how to regulate it is essential. A 2024 study out of Japan identified a powerful yet simple solution. Researchers found that writing down a reaction to a negative
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