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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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Infidelity: 10 Studies Reveal The Hidden Warning Signs (P)

These studies reveal the traits and behaviours linked to relationship infidelity.

Men and women cheat on their partners at about equal rates.

Somewhere between 40 and 76 percent of people cheat on their partners over the course of their relationship, according to various studies.

Psychological research has discovered a range of signs that can predict infidelity.

From subtle personality traits to career choices, these 10 studies reveal the factors that make some people more prone to cheating than others.

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10 Wonderful Ways Kindness Transforms Your Well-Being (P)

Kindness isn’t just good for others — it’s a game-changer for your own well-being.

Kindness is powerful -- but do we really understand just how much?

Science has uncovered surprising effects that go far beyond just making someone smile.

These ten studies reveal that kindness spreads in ways you wouldn’t expect; it can change your mood, your relationships and even how you see yourself.

Some benefits are instant, while others last far longer than you’d think.

One of the best parts is even the smallest acts can make a real impact.

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The Western Diet: 12 Alarming Effects It Has On Your Mind & Brain (P)

What you eat shapes your mind — these studies reveal the hidden dangers of Western-style diets.

The Western diet is everywhere -- fast, processed and packed with red meats, junk foods, sugars and saturated fats, while lacking fresh vegetables, grains and seafood.

It is cheap, convenient, addictive and linked to all kinds of physical problems, including heart disease, immune system damage and inflammation.

But food shapes more than the body -- it shapes the mind in all kinds of ways.

The Western diet rewires the brain, altering thoughts, mood and memory --even increasing the risk of mental illness.

Here are 12 ways the typical Western diet is affecting both mind and brain.

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Love: 10 Studies That Unveil The Mysteries Of Passion, Attraction And Connection (P)

Love feels magical, but science uncovers the forces shaping who we love, how and why.

Love is a force that shapes our minds, bodies and whole lives.

It sparks obsession, rewires the brain and floods us with sensation.

Some believe in soul mates, others say love is just chemistry.

We fall fast, speak too soon and gravitate toward those who mirror us in unexpected ways.

But what truly drives love?

These 10 psychological and neuroscientific studies reveal the forces that shape who we love, how and why.

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12 Riveting Studies About Boredom — Why (Almost) Everything We Do To Escape Is Wrong (P)

From bizarre dreams to risky choices, boredom does more than you think. Here’s what psychology reveals about your most yawn-inducing moments.

Boredom is an emotional state that involves a lack of stimulation, any activity to do or any interest in the environment.

Some estimates suggest up to 50 percent of us often feel bored -- for teenagers that is definitely an underestimate.

And boredom is not to be taken lightly: there’s evidence that those who are bored are more likely to die earlier than others (Britton & Shipley, 2010).

Also, bored airline pilots make more mistakes as do bored nuclear military personnel.

So, you really can be bored to death.

French philosopher Albert Camus said (in The Plague):

“The truth is that everyone is bored, and devotes himself to cultivating habits.”

The psychological research below explores a few common boring activities, the strange effects it has on our minds and some of the dysfunctional ways we try and cope with it.

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The Happiness Paradox: 7 Ways Pursuing Pleasure Backfires (P)

Seven downsides of trying too hard to be happy — ones that might leave us feeling worse instead of better.

We are constantly told to seek happiness, chase joy and make feeling good a priority.

But, like any emotion, happiness has its time and place.

Pleasure comes and goes with the ups and downs of everyday life and too much emphasis on being happy all the time can be a problem.

Here are seven downsides of trying too hard to be happy -- they help explain a phenomenon sometimes known as the ‘happiness paradox’: why trying to be happy can backfire.

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10 Lifestyle Strategies That Will Optimise Your IQ (P)

Intelligence isn’t fixed — these 10 psychology studies prove you can boost your brainpower

Ever wondered if you could boost your intelligence without hours of study or brain-training apps?

Psychology research suggests that simple lifestyle choices and everyday habits might have a bigger impact on your IQ than you think.

From the way you spend your free time to what’s on your plate, science reveals surprising connections between our daily routines and cognitive ability.

Here are 10 fascinating findings that could change the way you think.

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8 Shocking Truths About Coming Off Antidepressants: The Studies To Know (P)

From withdrawal symptoms to relapse risks, here’s what those coming off antidepressants need to know.

While some find antidepressants beneficial, many prefer to quit them.

In the long-term, studies find that antidepressants fail to improve quality of life and many may have been better off if they had no treatment compared with taking antidepressants.

Unfortunately, coming off them is a challenging and misunderstood process.

Are they addictive? How many people get withdrawal symptoms? What is the best way to do it?

The studies below explore key research findings on antidepressant withdrawal, addiction and recovery, to help people make an informed decision.

Prepare for some inconsistencies: these simply reflect how little we know about coming off antidepressants.

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