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Can Smiling Really Make You Happier?

April 17, 2019

Smiling really can make people feel happier, according to a new paper published in Psychological Bulletin. Coauthored by researchers at the University of Tennessee, [...]

Are Morning People Really Happier?

February 13, 2019

You may want to rethink hitting your snooze button in the morning. According to a new study, the time you decide to rise and shine could impact your overall mental and [...]

Can a Weighted Blanket Cure Anxiety-Induced Sleep Issues?

December 4, 2018

If you suffer from anxiety, you know just how difficult it can be to deal with constant worry—but you’re not alone. Anxiety disorders impact 40 million adults in the [...]

Scary Ways Stress Can Mess with Your Body

October 10, 2018

It can cause you to make bad food choices. When you’re stressed, you’re more likely to make unhealthy food choicesand reach for bags of potato chips instead of [...]

Can Placebo Pills Actually Work?

August 29, 2018

For over 20 years, Linda Buonanno lived in fear that her irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) would suddenly interrupt her daily routine with frequent trips to the bathroom and [...]

What Really Happens When You Stop Exercising?

August 14, 2018

Quitting exercise has numerous negative effects on your health—and mood changes may be the first to rear their ugly head, according to Jim White, an ACSM exercise [...]

Need to Lose Weight? Team Up With Friends

August 14, 2018

Researchers have found that having friends who gain weight — especially friends of the same gender — raises your chance of becoming overweight by more than 50 [...]

5 Mood-Boosting Workouts

July 16, 2018

Whether you want to perk up, calm down, feel sharper, or just get happier, there’s a mind-altering routine for you. To Feel More Content, Try Yoga The science: A little [...]

Is Loneliness Affecting Your Health?