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Immunize Yourself Against Anxiety and Excessive Stress
Psychologically speaking, the most significant factors that will keep you from realizing the happiness and success to which you aspire are anxiety and excessive stress.
What Happens When In-Person Socializing Meets Smartphones?
Smartphones are everywhere — 77% of Americans own a smartphone, and when it comes to those under 30, 94% have one. In fact, about 25% of American adults report that they are online
How Sleep and Self-Control Relate to Wasting Time at Work
The research on time wasting at work is sparse, but Dutch colleagues from the University of Amsterdam, Wendelien van Eerde and Merlijn Venus, recently made a new contribution.
Relapse Triggers: What You Need to Avoid
Traditional gender stereotypes can influence the drinking patterns and relapse behaviors of men and women. One commercial for beer encourages potential consumers, “Tonight is kind of special,” so choose their brand to mark a celebration.
Rising Temperatures Could Worsen Mental Health
Hotter temperatures, more frequent hurricanes, and added precipitation are all associated with an increased prevalence of mental health challenges in the U.S.
Why Some People Will Never Admit They're Wrong
We all make mistakes, and we do so with regularity. Some errors are small, such as, “No, we don’t need to stop at the store; there’s plenty of milk left for breakfast.
Is Too Much Screen Time Affecting Your Child’s Health?
In a new, groundbreaking study published in Preventive Medicine Reports, researchers at San Diego State University suggest that more than one hour per day of screen time for children ages 2 to 17 is associated with lower psychological well-being.