‘Toxic positivity’: Why it is important to live with negative emotions
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How music helps resolve our deepest inner conflicts
Music unifies the world into a whole. Feliciano Guimarães/Flickr, CC BY-SA Leonid Perlovsky, Harvard University How music helps resolve our deepest inner conflicts Billions of people enjoy...
What a baker from ancient Pompeii can teach us about happiness
As they do today, threats of destruction loomed in ancient Pompeii. Art Media/Print Collector via Getty Images Nadejda Williams, University of West Georgia What a baker...
Why vacations feel like they’re over before they even start
People tend to reflexively assume that fun events will go by really quickly. Chris Clor/Getty Images Selin Malkoc, The Ohio State University Why vacations feel like...
Narcissistic people aren’t just full of themselves
Narcissistic people aren’t just full of themselves – new research finds they’re more likely to be aggressive and violent People who think they are superior have...
Why we remember more by reading
Why we remember more by reading – especially print – than from audio or video When mental focus and reflection are called for, it’s time to...
5 Ways Pets can Improve Mental Health
5 Ways Pets Can Improve Mental Health Pet ownership can have a positive effect on people, including those who may be struggling with mental health. From...
Student loan debt is costing recent grads much more than just money
Student loan debt is costing recent grads much more than just money Kate Padgett Walsh, Iowa State University; Dalié Jiménez, University of California, Irvine, and Raphaël...
At what age are people usually happiest? New research offers surprising clues
Clare Mehta, Emmanuel College At what age are people usually happiest? New research offers surprising clues If you could be one age for the rest of...
Reasons for New Hope in Lung Cancer
Reasons for New Hope in Lung Cancer Lung cancer is the second most common form of cancer diagnosed in both men and women. Among the different...
Beyond beautiful: How plants improve mental and physical wellness
Beyond beautiful: How plants improve mental and physical wellness Flowers and plants are staples in many American homes, adding to the style and aesthetic of virtually...