Why having fun is the secret to a healthier l...

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Have you had your daily dose of fun? It's not just enjoyable, it's also essential for your health and happiness, says science journalist Catherine Price. She proposes a new definition of fun -- what she calls "true fun" -- and shares easy, evidence-backed ways to weave playfulnes ...  Show more

Terri Orbuch offers three tips on how to reignite the lustful desire between partners in long-term, loving relationships. This talk was filmed at TEDxOaklandUniversity. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreadi ...  Show more

This episode is your playbook for a happier, more fulfilling, and more meaningful life. 

Today, renowned researcher Dr. Judith Joseph, MD is here to share the simple, science-backed habits that will truly make your life better. 

She is here to share her groundbreak ...

What exactly is “fun?” How will you know when you’re having it? Do introverts have special alone fun? Is it okay to seek fun in bleak times? Catherine Price is an award-winning journalist and author who spent years researching the science of fun for her book “The Power of Fun: ...