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Study suggests playfulness can be trained

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From the Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg press release: Simple exercises can help to make people more playful and consequently feel more satisfied with their lives. This has been revealed in a new study by psychologists from Martin… 

Study suggests acts of kindness boost health, well-being in givers

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From the American Psychological Association press release: Performing acts of kindness and helping other people can be good for people’s health and well-being, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. But not all… 

Study looks at the effects of smartphone use on parenting

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From the Wiley press release: Parents may worry that spending time on their smartphones has a negative impact on their relationships with their children. However, a new comprehensive analysis published in the Journal of Child Psychology… 

Study suggests motherhood does not diminish attention

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From the Purdue University press release: “Mommy brain” is a long-held perception that mothers are more forgetful and less attentive. “In most studies, however, attention and memory tests are given to mothers very early postpartum,”… 

Study looks at effect of public parks on well-being

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From the Université de Genève press release: An international team led by the University of Geneva (UNIGE) has ascertained how green spaces contribute to the well-being of city-dwellers. The research shows that parks play an…