Why You Get Shy (and What to do About It)  &  A Better Way to Make New Years Resolutions Stick

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The Art of Conflict & The Surprising Power of Swearing-SYSK Choice

Most of us have taken a hit to the head at some point — a fall, a collision, a stray ball — and brushed it off as no big deal. But what if those “minor” impacts aren’t so minor? Even seemingly harmless head injuries may have longer-term effects that we rarely consider. Source: Dr ...  Show more

The Science of Dreaming & Simple Rules That Could Add Years to Your Life

Walk into a meeting room, classroom, or even your own living room, and chances are you’ll sit in the same spot you’ve chosen before. And if someone else is sitting there, it feels all wrong. But why? It’s a small behavior that reveals something surprisingly deep about how humans ...  Show more

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