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Here’s Why Believing People Can Change Is So Important in Life

How a growth mindset affects stress levels and health.

→ Dr Jeremy Dean is a psychologist and author of PsyBlog. His latest book is
"Making Habits, Breaking Habits: How to Make Changes That Stick"

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The Cheerleader Effect: Why People Appear Better-Looking in Groups

The brain averages out the facial features of people in groups, both men and women.

→ Dr Jeremy Dean is a psychologist and author of PsyBlog. His latest book is
"Making Habits, Breaking Habits: How to Make Changes That Stick"

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Forgiveness: The Wonderful Psychological Perks

Studies show that being forgiving benefits mental and physical health.

→ Dr Jeremy Dean is a psychologist and author of PsyBlog. His latest book is
"Making Habits, Breaking Habits: How to Make Changes That Stick"

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How The Brain Works During The Two Main Types of Meditation

During meditation the mind may wander, but is that necessarily a bad thing?

→ Dr Jeremy Dean is a psychologist and author of PsyBlog. His latest book is
"Making Habits, Breaking Habits: How to Make Changes That Stick"

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How to Take Notes You Will Remember

Laptop versus hand-written notes: what the difference reveals about memory.

→ Dr Jeremy Dean is a psychologist and author of PsyBlog. His latest book is
"Making Habits, Breaking Habits: How to Make Changes That Stick"

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Longevity Gene May Enhance Cognition

Mice with the KLOTHO gene variant lived longer and were smarter.

→ Dr Jeremy Dean is a psychologist and author of PsyBlog. His latest book is
"Making Habits, Breaking Habits: How to Make Changes That Stick"

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Why Dieting Does Not Usually Work

"Five years after a diet, most people have regained the weight. Forty percent of them have gained even more."

→ Dr Jeremy Dean is a psychologist and author of PsyBlog. His latest book is
"Making Habits, Breaking Habits: How to Make Changes That Stick"

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50 Years of Leadership: Women Rated As Effective Or More So Than Men

What's the difference between how women see themselves and how they are seen by others?

→ Dr Jeremy Dean is a psychologist and author of PsyBlog. His latest book is
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How Easily Stress is Transferred Between People

Men and women both showed equivalent empathy despite the stereotype.

→ Dr Jeremy Dean is a psychologist and author of PsyBlog. His latest book is
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Effects of Childhood Bullying Last at Least 40 Years

First ever study of long-term effects of childhood bullying.

→ Dr Jeremy Dean is a psychologist and author of PsyBlog. His latest book is
"Making Habits, Breaking Habits: How to Make Changes That Stick"

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