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The smell of lavender is relaxing, science confirms
A new study shows that the famous relaxing effects of lavender rely on sense of smell — and that the […]
Category Archives: Life
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Offering employees a helping hand can backfire
When a coworker or employee is struggling, is it better to offer help on the job or just a shoulder […]
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How rants on social media can come back to haunt you
We all know that those angry rants on social media can come back to hurt you–and sooner than you think. […]
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People donate more when they sense they are being watched
Study suggests that eyes serve as cues to monitor and elicit charitable behavior. The mere presence of a pair of […]
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Fake or real? New UC Davis study finds consumers wary of manipulated photos
In the age of fake news and doctored photos, wary consumers are not nearly as gullible as one might presume […]
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World’s largest sleep study shows too much shut-eye can be bad for your brain
Preliminary results from the world’s largest sleep study have shown that people who sleep on average between 7 to 8 […]
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15 emerging technologies that could reduce global catastrophic biological risks
Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security authors recommend dedicated attention to and investment in ‘potentially transformative’ technologies to complement traditional […]
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Out like a light: Researchers ID brain’s ‘sleep switch’
Sleep promoting neurons also tied to regulating body temperature Two decades ago, Clifford B. Saper, MD/PhD, Chairman of the Department […]
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More young people are choosing not to drink alcohol
Young people in England aren’t just drinking less alcohol – a new study published in BMC Public Health shows that […]
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Even when presented with facts, supported by evidence, many choose not to believe them
In an era of fact-checking and “alternative facts,” many people simply choose not to believe research findings and other established […]