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This Week’s Inspiring Horoscopes From Rob Brezsny’s ‘Free Will Astrology’
Our partner Rob Brezsny provides his weekly wisdom to enlighten our thinking and motivate our mood. Rob’s Free Will Astrology, is a syndicated weekly...
If You’re Anxiously Awaiting News, Do This One Thing to Feel at Ease – Researchers Say
An induced feeling of awe, or state of wonder, may be the best strategy yet for alleviating the discomfort that comes from uncertain waiting.
Kate...
That Song Stuck in Your Head is Helping the Brain With Long-Term Memory
If you have watched TV since the 1990s, the sitcom theme song I'll Be There for You has likely been stuck in your head...
This Week’s Inspiring Horoscopes From Rob Brezsny’s ‘Free Will Astrology’
Our partner Rob Brezsny provides his weekly wisdom to enlighten our thinking and motivate our mood. Rob’s Free Will Astrology, is a syndicated weekly...
Parole Officer ‘Empathy Training’ Leads to a 13% Drop in Offenders Returning to Jail
A new study suggests that empathy training for parole and probation officers helps deter their clients from reoffending.
Heavy caseloads, job stress, and biases can...
Scientists Achieve Breakthrough, Talking With Lucid Dreamers in Their Sleep—And There’s Now An App For That
Dreams take us to an alternative reality while we're fast asleep. So, you might not expect that a person in the midst of a...
If Anyone Needs to Stay Positive, Just Validate Their Feelings—Study Says
Telling a distressed friend or family member something as simple as "I understand why you feel that way" can go a long way toward...
Dolphins Have Similar Personality Traits to Humans, Study Finds
If you've ever looked into the face of a dolphin and felt for a second that they knew who you were, it's because they're...
Yale is Offering Its Popular Happiness Course to Some High School Students for Free — Including College Credit
In 2018, Yale Professor Laurie Santos introduced a new course, “Psychology and the Good Life,” to address the growing mental health needs of students...
New Study Shows Spending a Long Time on Your Phone Isn’t Bad for Your Mental Health
General smartphone usage is a poor predictor of anxiety, depression, or stress say researchers, who advise caution when it comes to digital detoxes.
The study...
How to be Happier in 2021: Toss Out Your Usual List of New Year’s Resolutions, Says Study
So you want to look trimmer, be smarter, and successful next year? You strive to exercise and call your friends more, and spend less?
You...
Research Shows Babies Are Relaxed By Lullabies Even in Foreign Languages: The Frère Jacques Response
Virtually all new parents quickly discover that a lullaby will in fact help an infant unwind, but they might be surprised to learn that...
Dispel Lockdown Woes and Hectic Holidays With Simple, Science-Backed Tips For Boosting Mood
Wintertime weather, holidays, and a pandemic lockdown can make routines difficult, but practicing mindfulness can offer a solution, and be done in very simple...
8 in 10 Americans Say Positive Memories Have Been a ‘Lifeline’ During the Pandemic
In a new poll, 78% of Americans said that looking back on cherished events in their lives has helped comfort them during this stressful...
Goldie Hawn Brings Proven Mindfulness Lessons to Kids and Their Parents Online for Free
In education and psychology circles, actress Goldie Hawn is known for much more than her long career in film and TV and signature giggle.
The...
Study Says Combining a Daily Protein Shake With Exercise Doesn’t Just Make You Stronger, It Makes You Smarter Too
It’s well known that exercise boosts the brain as well as the body. Now it’s been found that the cognitive and physical benefits of...
Scientists Finally Research the Question of Whether Couples Really Do End Up Looking Alike
It may not be the question for the ages, but it’s certainly a question that’s been pondered for ages: Do couples really begin to...
There’s a Secret to Building Rap-Paw With Your Cat–And Researchers Have Figured it Out
A team of psychologists at the Universities of Sussex and Portsmouth have purr-fected the art of building a bond with cats.
The new study 'The...
Companies With Co-Workers Who Don’t Get Along Should Encourage Gratitude Journaling, Says Study
Researchers suggest employees should take a cue from Jimmy Fallon's Thank You Notes segment on "The Tonight Show" to improve workplace behavior.
A recent University...
In This Family, The Dogs Take the Horse for a Walk – WATCH
Heart-warming footage shows the incredible bond between a pair of dogs and their family's horse—with the doggies always clamoring to take the pony for...