Psychopaths Have One Brain Region That Is 10% Larger (M)

It could explain why psychopaths have an increased need for stimulation and are more likely to be impulsive.

It could explain why psychopaths have an increased need for stimulation and are more likely to be impulsive.

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The Social Media Break That Reduces Depression And Anxiety (M)

Not only did those giving up social media feel better, they also freed up around 9 hours a week for other activities.

Not only did those giving up social media feel better, they also freed up around 9 hours a week for other activities.

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A Daily Chore That Decreases Stress And Provides Inspiration (M)

When done properly, the chore decreased nervousness by 27 percent and increased mental inspiration by 25 percent.

When done properly, the chore decreased nervousness by 27 percent and increased mental inspiration by 25 percent.

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Why Some People React More Emotionally To Life’s Ups and Downs (M)

The novelist Marcel Proust, famous for his emotional sensitivity, probably carried this genetic variation.

The novelist Marcel Proust, famous for his emotional sensitivity, probably carried this genetic variation.

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Sleep: The Ideal Amount For Optimal Mental Health (M)

Disruption of deep sleep, which occurs more during the first part of the night, is linked to memory problems and the build-up of proteins in the brain that are linked to dementia.

Disruption of deep sleep, which occurs more during the first part of the night, is linked to memory problems and the build-up of proteins in the brain that are linked to dementia.

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This Powerful Feeling Cuts Dementia Risk One-Fifth (M)

Researchers looked at whether positive factors like optimism, good mood and sense of purpose in life were linked to reduced dementia risk.

Researchers looked at whether positive factors like optimism, good mood and sense of purpose in life were linked to reduced dementia risk.

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This Insight About Habits Helps People Change Their Behaviour (M)

Many people believe that a lack of willpower is the reason they cannot change, but this study finds otherwise.

Many people believe that a lack of willpower is the reason they cannot change, but this study finds otherwise.

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