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The color of toys has a much deeper effect on children than some parents may realize.
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The ability to speak up and ask will give these future leaders a much needed boost.
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POD Studio helps you design a professional and stunning website in just a few clicks.
Psychologists W. Keith Campbell, (Ph.D.) and Carolyn Crist explain why narcissists rise to power and how to make sure your support is going to someone making effective, positive change.
This week, Big Think is partnering with Freethink to bring you amazing stories of the people and technologies that are shaping our future.
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Finances can be a stressor, regardless of tax bracket. Here are tips for making better money decisions.
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Are you mentally exhausted? Here’s how to tell (and what to do about it).
Innovators don’t ignore risk; they are just better able to analyze it in uncertain situations.
You actually score worse on memory tests.
The goal of this large-scale study was to provide actionable information on how to avoid depression or decrease depressive symptoms.
Some anxiety is natural, but it doesn’t have to control your life.
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Reaching beyond the stereotypes of meditation and embracing the science of mindfulness.
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This study has linked female porn consumption to orgasms that are easier to achieve and more satisfying during both masturbation and partnered sex.
A general reorganisation of masculine norms interrupted the shaving-respectability regime.
If the idea of freedom bound Camus and Sartre philosophically, then the fight for justice united them politically.
Can thinking about the past really help us create a better present and future?
Are we genetically inclined for superstition or just fearful of the truth?
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The coronavirus pandemic has brought out the perception of selfishness among many.
According to a licensed clinical psychologist, we need to change the way we define narcissism in order to recognize it more clearly for what it really is.
What’s the worst thing that could happen, and can you live with that?
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A researcher talks about the power of music in a crisis.
Now is the perfect time to take up a new language. Self-motivation and commitment are key to mastering this fun and useful new skill.
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Most people don’t know what they’re passionate about.
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Is the cult of youth what we really want trailing us into the afterlife?
The key to raising indistractable kids is to first determine why they’re distracted.
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In order to gain more from spending time alone, it is important to be open to the benefits that solitude can bring.
It’s normal if you’re not productive in your creativity all the time. Even the greats took breaks.
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Rather than trekking up a mountain, a more accurate metaphor for human development involves navigating the waters of a choppy sea.
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Removing the pressure of finding your “dying passion” makes it easier to connect with the “why” of your work.
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Being stuck at home is not as intense as being away from Earth, but there are ways to cope in either scenario.
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