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10 Neuroscience Studies That Will Change How You See Yourself (P)

Why we have hair, automatically divide the day into chapters, how we judge art, where our sense of self lives and more.

Neuroscience is uncovering bizarre, brilliant and sometimes unsettling truths about how our minds really work.

From what we find beautiful, how we remember our days, how we know we exist, the invisible waves that keep our thoughts coherent to how easily our minds can fool us into seeing things that aren't really there.

These 10 recent neuroscience studies offer a glimpse into just how strange and powerful the brain can be.

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Gratitude: 10 Benefits To Mind And Body That Start With Saying ‘Thank You’ (P)

Why grateful people are happier, healthier and more successful.

From four-years-old, human beings understand that when someone has done something for them, they should pay that kindness forward.

Gratitude is a simple emotion that holds the key to solving some of our most persistent human struggles.

It is free, does not require a complicated intervention, or years of training to harness its benefits: everyday acts of gratitude can trigger profound changes in just minutes.

These 10 studies reveal, among other things, the best gratitude strategies, how it helps with aging, its effect on employees and between spouses and their bond with children.

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10 Studies Reveal The Truth About Caffeine’s Effects On Your Brain (P)

Caffeine’s effects on your brain are far more complex and surprising than you might expect.

Caffeine is the world’s most popular psychoactive substance and for millions of people worldwide, coffee is not just a beverage, it is a necessity, perhaps even a genetic one.

It fuels mornings, boosts moods and sharpens the mind -- or so we like to think.

Research reveals a far more complex story, though, uncovering surprising ways caffeine affects everything from focus and creativity to brain structure and sleep.

Some discoveries might make you rethink your entire coffee routine, while others could explain why that afternoon cup isn't delivering the boost you are expecting.

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10 ‘Loving’ Parenting Practices That Research Says Damages Children (P)

How well-meaning parents are accidentally damaging their children’s mental health with these common mistakes.

Every parent wants what is best for their child.

Despite that, research suggests many are unknowingly engaging in harmful behaviours.

Sometimes the things that feel most natural, most loving, or most protective as parents can actually work against children's long-term psychological wellbeing.

From putting on a brave face and being protective to pushing them to achieve, here are ten common parental behaviours that can ultimately backfire.

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Solo And Thriving: 8 Studies Single People Should Know (P)

Think being single means being lonely and unhappy? Think again — science says otherwise.

A growing body of psychological research is challenging the idea that marriage is the ultimate path to well-being -- and revealing some surprising truths about the benefits of staying single.

This comes against the backdrop of a changing society: coupledom is no longer the default and more people are exploring different ways of living that suit them best.

Whether you are happily solo or just curious, these 8 studies might change the way you see single life.

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16 Remarkable Effects Of Mindfulness On Body And Mind (P)

Discover the ways in which a little mindfulness can reshape your brain, boost health and transform your life.

Mindfulness isn’t just a buzzword -- it is a scientifically backed practice that is quietly revolutionizing everything from our moods to our meals.

Mindfulness involves training the mind to be attentive to what is going on in the present moment, rather than dwelling on the past or the future.

It is a way of paying attention to thoughts and feelings, without getting caught up in them.

In this roundup, you will see how practising focused awareness is beneficial across mental health, physical wellness and daily performance.

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Banish Loneliness: 10 Simple Techniques To Feel More Connected (P)

From mindset shifts to simple actions, these science-backed tips fight loneliness fast.

Loneliness is an emotion designed to tell us that we do not have enough pleasurable and rewarding social relationships in our lives.

Between 30-40 percent of people around the world report being constantly lonely.

However, psychological research has uncovered a range of simple, sometimes surprising strategies that can ease feelings of isolation and help people feel more connected.

From straightforward everyday actions to mindset shifts, here are 10 ways to boost feelings of connection (plus five more bonus methods at the end).

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10 Proven Techniques To Be More Creative (P)

Creativity is not just talent, it is also technique. Here are 10 ways to boost innovation.

Creativity can feel like magic: ideas may come at the edge of sleep, while in the shower or when we least expect.

Sometimes they spring up after we stop trying, other times they hide behind a sarcastic remark or a second guess.

But, psychologists have found we can help along these seemingly random or natural processes in a number of ways.

Here are 10 technique for increasing creativity: both the generation and selection of innovative ideas.

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12 Hidden Factors That Are Secretly Lowering Your IQ (P)

From bad habits to shadows from the past, these 12 factors could quietly be draining your IQ.

Our intelligence is not as fixed or certain as we might believe.

Habitual choices, shadows from the past, hidden wounds — all can leave deeper marks on our cognition than we imagine.

From the things we eat to the company we keep, from sleepless nights to our emotions, our minds are constantly in flux.

These 12 studies reveal common ways our intelligence can be nudged downwards (see also: 10 Simple Lifestyle Tweaks That Can Raise Your IQ).

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