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People who think they're high-class may have trouble perceiving others' emotions.

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A major study pinpointed the 5 habits of people who don't feel lonely

More Americans feel lonelier than ever. The remedy is simple but not easy.

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Ignorance Isn't Bliss: The Danger of Avoiding Tough News

A scary new study confirms the motivations behind North Americans' willful ignorance.

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Obesity in the U.S.: American Life Expectancy Falling Dramatically

As other developed nations see their populations grow older, Americans are bucking the trend and dying earlier.

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Americans Now Spend $1.2 Trillion a Year on Stuff We Don't Need

A new study says more than 11 percent of consumer spending is now dedicated to nonessential goods.

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Sixty Percent of American Teenagers Now Support Torture

A new study from the Red Cross says a shocking number of young people support torturing and killing prisoners of war.

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Chemicals Can Affect Unborn Babies, Too

A new Nick Kristof op ed reveals that it's not just us who has to worry about chemical exposures-it's the unborn, too.

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How Videogames Train Your Brain

Looking to sharpen your awareness? Beef up your leadership skills? Become more decisive? Get an Xbox.