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The content of our cooperation, not the color of our skin

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From the UCSB media release: It’s widely acknowledged that a common threat unites people. Individuals who were previously separated by social class, race, or ethnicity come together, forming new cooperative alliances to defeat a common… 

Exhausted? It is the perfect time to make health decisions

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From the University of Chicago Press Journals media release: From keeping up a daily exercise routine to eating healthy foods and avoiding impulse purchases, self-control is hard work. Ironically, when it comes to making decisions… 

Mindfulness meditation may improve decision making

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From the Association for Psychological Science media release: One 15-minute focused-breathing meditation may help people make smarter choices, according to new research from researchers at INSEAD and The Wharton School. The findings are published in… 

Heart disease risk linked with spousal social support

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From the Association for Psychological Science media release: Matters of the heart can influence actual heart health, according to new research. A study from researchers at the University of Utah shows that the ways in… 

Study finds feeling in control may increase longevity

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From the Brandeis University media release: Do you believe in your own ability to succeed, or do you believe life events are largely beyond your control? Think carefully about your answer — it could affect… 

Two stressed people equals less stress

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From the USC Marshall School of Business media release: Does giving a speech in public stress you out? Or writing a big presentation for your boss? What about skydiving? One way to cope, according to… 

Studies find individuals with ADHD have communicative difficulty

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From the University of Waterloo media release: People with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are less able to consider the perspective of their conversational partner, says research from the University of Waterloo. The findings may…