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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… 

Mindfulness reduces pain and opioid misuse

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From the University of Utah media release: With nearly one-third of Americans suffering from chronic pain, prescription opioid painkillers have become the leading form of treatment for this debilitating condition. Unfortunately, misuse of prescription opioids… 

Labeling obesity as a disease may have psychological costs

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From the Association for Psychological Science media release: Messages that describe obesity as a disease may undermine healthy behaviors and beliefs among obese individuals, according to a new study published in Psychological Science, a journal… 

Transcendental Meditation reduces teacher stress and burnout

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From the Maharishi University of Management media release: A new study published in The Permanente Journal (Vol. 18, No.1) on health showed the introduction of the Transcendental Meditation® technique substantially decreased teacher stress and burnout.… 

Study shows autistic brains create more information at rest

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From the Case Western Reserve University media release: New research from Case Western Reserve University and University of Toronto neuroscientists finds that the brains of autistic children generate more information at rest — a 42%… 

Studies find new links between sleep duration and depression

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From the American Academy of Sleep Medicine media release: A genetic study of adult twins and a community-based study of adolescents both report novel links between sleep duration and depression. The studies are published in… 

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…