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The placebo effect is real. So are the ethical conundrums posed by those who would exploit the latest research advances for profit.
"Kids are always asking two questions of parents: 'Am I safe?' and 'Am I real?'"
Metabolism and mitochondrial functioning seem to have far more to do with mental health than many people might expect.
It's perhaps never been harder to resist the urge to overspend.
Parents want the best for their kids, but resilience helps children better cope with life's unavoidable challenges.
A long-maligned treatment outperforms the trendy one.
This opens the door to manipulating networks of specific neurons.
More than half of Americans feel anxious over their financial situation.
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Urban legends help personify the anxieties that arise from living in a modern city.
How many tins of beans make a stockpile, and when does a basement become a bunker?
Does donating relieve that anxiety? Or make it worse?
One award was for a medical procedure that incapacitated thousands of people.
A key question is how to keep that relief going without relying solely on repeated ketamine infusions.
When you hold yourself financially accountable, you’re likely to gain more than just some extra money.
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If you want to escape the negativity, head to Kazakhstan.
Perfectionism is on the rise, and its consequences for mental health can be devastating. The Japanese philosophy of "wabi sabi" can help.
Creativity and achievement require balancing hard work with the restful power of calm.
Not all stress is created equal.
Today’s young people are intelligent and kind, but they are overworked and burned out.
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It's time to let go of those emails from your cousin and the photos of your dinner.
The "Mind After Midnight" hypothesis aims to explain why night owls tend to suffer more negative health outcomes.
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From superstition to religion, we are surrounded by supernatural thinking. Is that a bad thing?
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People in the East and West really do think differently, especially when it comes to self-identity. Depending where you live, either associative or distinctive thinking will shape your sense of self.
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Myrkl (pronounced "miracle") is supposed to let you go wild without facing the consequences the next day. But does it actually work?
It's the "intersection of burnout, imposter syndrome, and anxiety.”
Can we stop mass shootings? The first step is collecting data, and these authors have done just that.
Digital nomads can fully immerse themselves in their surroundings while advancing their career and stimulating the local economy. But there is one potential downside.
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Kids don’t always make you happier. Here’s why people have them anyway.
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There are almost no standards governing the cannabis industry. Your favorite weed strain may contain unpleasant surprises.