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Why Guilt-Prone People Aren’t ‘Team Players’
New York Magazine: A lot of us know someone who is a bit more guilt-prone than they should be, liable to nose-dive into a shame spiral over seemingly minor incidents. A new study hints at
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Why a hug is good for your health
The New Zealand Herald: If you’re struggling to get your beloved under the mistletoe this year, then help is at hand. Scientists have revealed that hugging is good for our health, helping to prevent infection
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Boost Your Immune System with Hugs
Big Think: Hugs may have healing properties (beyond making you feel warm and fuzzy). This flu season add a hug a day to your regimen–it may help lessen your symptoms should you fall ill, according
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A hug a day may keep the sniffles away, new study suggests
Today: If you’re worried about catching a cold, there’s a simple act that may protect you against the virus and help you feel better right away: hug someone. Hugging can help prevent a cold virus or
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Think You Found the Perfect Gift? Think Again
The New York Times: As you scour shopping websites and store aisles this season, captive to that frenzied, loving and exasperated hunt for perfect holiday gifts, here’s a little gift, of sorts, from researchers who
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Hugs help protect against the common cold, research finds
PBS: Flu season is upon us, and doctors are predicting that this year’s epidemic could be especially severe. What steps are you taking to protect yourself from disease this winter? Stocking up on hand sanitizer?