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Experiencing Financial Stress May Lead to Physical Pain
People who feel that their financial outlook is shaky may actually experience more physical pain than those who feel financially secure, a psychological study suggests.
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When rejection is the kindest thing a person can do
The Washington Post: Getting dumped is never fun. Neither is finding out that the crush you’ve been nursing is going nowhere. But when I think about all the times I’ve been rejected, the worst part
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How People Learn to Become Resilient
The New Yorker: Norman Garmezy, a developmental psychologist and clinician at the University of Minnesota, met thousands of children in his four decades of research. But one boy in particular stuck with him. He was
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Rocky Relationships Linked With Unhealthy Diets
Romantic relationships certainly contribute to emotional as well as physical well-being, but studies indicate that people in distressed marriages are at risk for a slew of health problems, including cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, and even
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Scientists just gave workers a free pass to watch stupid cat videos at work
Business Insider: Researchers are increasingly discovering that our mental resources are limited — the more energy and attention you devote to one task, the less you have for the next one. So if you’re finding
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The Energizing Effect of Humor
Humor may actually help people persevere in completing arduous tasks, researchers have found.