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Psychology, Relationships, Ethics, Conflict, Emotions, Forgiveness, Counseling, Virtue, Character virtue

Take stock of your feelings, and the other person’s, before you decide what kind of forgiveness to offer.

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A counseling professor unpacks the difference between letting go and making up

Children's health, Public health, Vaccines, Malaria, Africa, Global health, Drug resistance, Asia, Artemisinin, Plasmodium, New research, Disease spread

Malaria is transmitted to people by mosquitoes infected with a parasite from the Plasmodium family.

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Malaria researchers are getting closer to outsmarting the world’s deadliest parasite

Social media, Stress, Anxiety, Technology, Political violence, Digital well-being, Violent imagery, Charlie Kirk

Social media often serves up disturbing images but you can minimize your exposure.

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How to avoid seeing disturbing video on social media and protect your peace of mind

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How do you prevent someone's angry mood from impacting you?

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Psychologist offers imaginative tip on how to tolerate insufferable people with grace

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10-year-old girl goes viral with soothing virtuoso song on her 'UFO' handpan drum

"Every day we are amazed by how fast she is improving," Sprites' mom says of the self-taught musician

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These are the saddest songs ever recorded according to science and fans

Science and surveys have finally identified the biggest tearjerkers of all time. The results range from grunge classics to 90s Britpop.

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A CEO claims she can immediately tell how successful you are by how you order coffee

Investor Codie Sanchez argues that indecisive people in line at a cafe are actually displaying a major red flag for employers.

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10 boys and 10 girls were left alone in separate houses and the results were wildly different

It sounds like the plot of a dystopian novel, but this reality TV experiment showed exactly what happens when you remove parents from the equation.

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Chris Hemsworth at the 2015 Critics' Choice Movie Awards

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Chris Hemsworth made one lifestyle change after his Alzheimer's diagnosis that we should all commit to

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A man sleeps soundly in his bed

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The U.S. Navy's secret to falling asleep in 120 seconds is a massive game-changer for insomniacs

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A stressed-out woman sits on her couch

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Can’t stop replaying conversations in your head? Here's how to finally shut them down.

Heroes

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(L) A pitbull on a leash; (R) Paramedics look after an injured woman

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Pit bulls saves unconscious couple after flagging down a stranger

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Jordan speaking at a ribbon cutting ceremony for one of the earlier Novant Health clinics in 2019.

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NBA legend Michael Jordan opens up fourth North Carolina health clinic for the uninsured

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Pizza will find a way.

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Employee scolded for buying homeless man a pizza, customer came up with an idea to help

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Martin Luther King Jr. became involved not just in fights over racial equality but also economic hardship.

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Martin Luther King Jr. was ahead of his time in pushing for universal basic income

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Giving a secondhand gift is more thoughtful than one would think.

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People now say that secondhand gifts are classier than those that are brand new

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A rideshare driver is pointing out that Uber is treating both drivers and riders unfairly.

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Man breaks down how much he makes from Uber, enraging both drivers and passengers

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No more new pennies.

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After over 230 years, we say goodbye to the penny. Here’s how much it cost to make one.

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How much of this juice is "made with real fruit" anyway?

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Experts and consumers reveal 11 marketing terms and phrases that mean absolutely nothing

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Tax pros share 5 weird things they've seen people try to write off.

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Tax pros share the 5 'craziest,' 'dumbest' things they've seen people try to write off

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Your tipping generosity might be related to your generation.

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Are you a good tipper? Turns out your generation might have something to do with it.

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Young people are confused by these frugal habits of older people.

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4 frugal habits of older generations that younger people find weird or obsolete

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It doesn't have to be expensive to provide your family tasty, nutritious food.

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6 frugal meals for families that feel like you’re eating like a king

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Psychology, Philosophy, Ethics, Self-control, Compassion, Patience, Quick reads, Virtue, New research, Personal well-being, Research Brief, Character virtue

Opportunities to show compassion often feel difficult, but exercising virtue seems to help people cope.

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Health

New study suggests compassion, patience, and self-control are great 'selfish' choices for your own happiness

Sleep, Muscles, Neuroplasticity, Brain training, REM sleep, Rest, Healthy aging, Muscle gain, Cognitive health, Sleep health

Research shows that the brain can be exercised, much like our muscles.

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Health

Neurologist explains why 'novelty' is a brilliant workout for your brain's health

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Leonard Cohen and a monk meditating.

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Legendary folk singer Leonard Cohen said a monk helped free him from negative thinking

Liver, Podcasts, Detox, Detoxification

Do you need to detox if you’re healthy?

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Juice cleanses, charcoal supplements and foot patches – is detoxing worth the hype?

Bacteria, Antibiotics, Antimicrobial resistance, Microbes, Antibiotic resistance, One Health, Antibiotic overuse, Antibiotic misuse

Scientists are fighting back against antibiotic resistance with new strategies and tools.

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Antibiotic resistance could undo a century of medical progress – but four advances are changing the story

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A woman shops at a thrift store

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She found a bunch of cash in a thrift-store purse. But the stunning handwritten note left her speechless.

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Penguins attempt to hop on a new iceberg

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A BBC crew broke the 'cardinal rule' of nature documentaries to rescue trapped penguins

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Electric vehicle and the flag of Norway.

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Environment

95.9 percent of all new car sales in Norway are now fully electric

Social media, Literacy, Reading, Attention, Attention span, Doomscrolling

Just slowing down gives you time to question and reflect.

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Deep reading can boost your critical thinking and help you resist misinformation – here’s how to build the skill

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