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Mental Health Problems Can Shorten Life More Than Heavy Smoking

A serious mental health problem can reduce life expectancy by 10 to 20 years, according to a new analysis by psychiatrists.

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The Psychology of Why Kids (and Adults) Should Play Outside

If children spend all their time indoors, how can they appreciate nature's beauty?

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Being Bored Can Fire Up Your Creativity

Some writers swear by a solid dose of boredom to help them seek out new ideas.

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How Sleep After Learning Enhances Memory

The physical changes in the motor cortex that result from learning and sleep.

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How to Lose Weight: Stop Exercising, Start Having Fun

Psychology study finds way out of exercise-more-then-eat-more trap.

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Children With Autism Exposed to More Steroid Hormones in The Womb

New study may help explain why autism is more common in males.

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Why It’s Dangerous to Give a Hurricane a Female Name

The deadly meteorological consequences of gender stereotypes.

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How Long-Term Stress Causes Serious Mental Disorders

The delicate balance between white and grey matter is disrupted by chronic stress.

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This is How Much Happier Therapy Makes You Than More Money

Money can buy happiness, as long as you spend it on therapy.

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10 Lazy Ways to Appear Smarter

Forget the thick glasses and carrying a book, here are 10 real tricks to appear smarter, based on science (what else?).

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