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Feeling lonely? A dog may help.
Our research out today confirms what many dog owners already know: dogs are great companions that can help you...
Smart people may learn music faster
In a new study, researchers found that some people learn music more quickly than others and that intelligence could play a role.
the study may...
Meditation may help you make fewer mistakes
In a new study, researchers found that if you are forgetful or make mistakes when in a hurry, meditation could help you to become...
A Loving bond with mother may prevent abusive relationships
In a new study, researchers found a mother's warmth and acceptance toward her teenagers may help prevent those children from being in an abusive...
Data science could predict which failures will ultimately lead to success
A new study examines the mechanisms of how failure leads to success—and found that the way one fails matters.
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This personality trait may protect you from depression
In a new study, researchers found people who have grandiose narcissistic traits are more likely to be 'mentally tough', feel less stressed and are...
What Reddit’s basketball fans can tell us about online discourse
Basketball season kicked off last month and with it comes the return of the most enduring of fan traditions: trash talk.
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These personality traits may predict your dementia risk
In a new study, researchers found that dementia risk is lower among older people who were calm, mature and energetic high schoolers.
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You may solve a problem better if you “sleep on it”
In a new study, researchers found people actually might solve a problem better if they "sleep on it.”
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This mind-body therapy may decrease opioid addiction, increase joy
In a new study, researchers found that a specific mind-body therapy, Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE), could increase the brain's response to natural, healthy rewards...
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Scientists find the major cause of autism
In a new study, researchers discovered that autism is 80% reliant on inherited genes.
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This popular painkiller may harm your blood sugar
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Common painkiller may harm your immune system, damage heart and kidneys
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