The flaw in facial expressions
Facial expressions make people easy to read. If someone is very expressive they are usually not great at poker because they struggle to contain...
Why you need to wash your washingmachine?
Due to the coronavirus, many people are placing an increased focus on sanitization in the home. While washing our hands and clothes regularly is...
How to help a colleague suffering from illness?
Working in an office environment is a strange part of modern life. In many ways, we are competing with the people on our team....
The myth that suicides increase at Christmas
There is a common belief that the number of suicides increases in December and January. People believe that the holiday season combined with the...
Is it time to adopt a pet?
There have been many negative outcomes from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Yet sometimes we need to focus on the positive. One of the most...
An optimistic partner could impact your mental health
An increasing number of studies now show a relationship between being optimistic and a slower cognitive decline as you age. It appears that the...
Why seeing the glass as half full could save your life
When Bob Marley sang the words “Don’t worry, be happy” it was not just a pleasant song but a philosophy for life....
The surprising power of visualization
If you watch any great sport you will often see a competitor pause before a pivotal moment, close their eyes, visualize the...
These houseplants can promote the quality of your sleep
Houseplants are good for psychological wellbeing because their presence can make one's home environment more pleasant. But certain ones can also have...
Your friends reveal more about your health than your fitness tracker
Fitness trackers are the most common way to stay on top of your physical activity, but a new study shows that your...
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