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Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research

To Smile or Cry

My wife showed me a YouTube video of a baby seated on an oversized couch. One of the pillows, just above the baby’s head, shifted with her motion and came tumbling down to bonk her on the noggin. The shock in her eyes and look on her face seemed to comm

Advice & Self-Help | Meditation and Other Practices

How To Use the HALT Method When You're Grumpy | Well Good

The HALT method helps you to figure out what your body needs before you do or say something you'll regret.

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

In a Shitty Mood? Scientists Say You Should Bake - VICE

And not just because you’ll end up with a homemade batch of double chocolate chip cookies.

Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research

Depression Doesn’t Feel the Same for Everyone - Alpha-Stim

Often when people think of depression, they imagine it as overwhelming sadness, but everyone who suffers from depression has a unique experience.

Psychology | Personality

10 Studies That Show The Advantages of Feeling Down – Research Digest

By Christian Jarrett As human beings, there's no avoiding feeling sad – as R.E.M. put it "everybody cries, and everybody hurts sometimes". We usually think of this as an unpleasant state, and for those of us who want to minimise our miserable

Psychology | Personality

Why You Need to Be Good at Reading Your Emotions | Psychology Today

Being able to read other people’s emotions is important for your relationships, but according to new research, it’s just as important to read your own with clarity.

Health & Fitness | Health News

What Happens to Your Body (and Metabolism) When You Don't Sleep Enough

There’s no question that sleep deprivation is an American epidemic, with a third of the country getting less shut-eye than the recommended 7 to 9 hours per night, according to recent research from the Centers for Disease Control. And it’s not like thi

Pets & Animals | Cat & Dog Resources

22 Surprising Health Benefits of Owning A Dog

An apple a day may or may not actually keep the doctor away, but what about an animal a day? A pet is certainly a great friend. After a difficult day, pet owners quite literally feel the love. As dog lovers, we’re all aware of how dogs enrich our liv