The Line Between Fantasy And Reality Is Surprisingly Thin (M)

Our imaginations are so strong that it can be hard to tell what is real in certain situations.

Our imaginations are so strong that it can be hard to tell what is real in certain situations.

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People Are Irresistibly Attracted To Similar Others — But Why? (M)

Why only the slightest commonalities are enough to increase people’s liking for each other.

Why only the slightest commonalities are enough to increase people's liking for each other.

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The Mysterious Rhythms That Control Our Behaviour (M)

The patterns have nothing to do with habits, days of the week, the menstrual cycle or phases of the moon.

The patterns have nothing to do with habits, days of the week, the menstrual cycle or phases of the moon.

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Why Addicts Find It So Hard To Quit (M)

The addict’s failure to form an accurate mental model of their behaviour is partly why they find it so hard to quit.

The addict's failure to form an accurate mental model of their behaviour is partly why they find it so hard to quit.

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The Musical Way To Fight Brain Shrinkage & Increases Cognitive Reserves (M)

With age it is natural for the brain’s plasticity to reduce and there is also a loss of gray matter as it shrinks in size — but the process can be slowed.

With age it is natural for the brain's plasticity to reduce and there is also a loss of gray matter as it shrinks in size -- but the process can be slowed.

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This Is How Long A Gym Habit Takes To Establish (M)

The idea that there is a magic number of repetitions or days to form any habit is a fallacy.

The idea that there is a magic number of repetitions or days to form any habit is a fallacy.

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Loneliness Has A Toxic Effect On Brain Activity — May Explain The Condition (M)

Why lonely people feel different and may find it hard to connect with their peers.

Why lonely people feel different and may find it hard to connect with their peers.

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