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Is Listening to a Book the Same as Reading One?

Is Listening to a Book the Same as Reading One?

Is listening to a book the same as reading one? It's the kind of question that sounds like it should have a simple answer. It doesn't. I'm sure somewhere on ...

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Peppermint—the Garden Herb for Mental Clarity

Peppermint—the Garden Herb for Mental Clarity

Cooling, invigorating, and easy to grow, peppermint has been used for centuries to refresh both mind and spirit.

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I Interviewed People Who Came Back From Death. They All Had a Similar Message.
Nearly 1.2 Billion People Live With Mental Disorders Globally: Study

Nearly 1.2 Billion People Live With Mental Disorders Globally: Study

Mental disorders were identified to disproportionately affect individuals aged 15 to 19 years, a key developmental period.

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These People Visited the ‘Other Side,’ and Came Back Completely Changed

These People Visited the ‘Other Side,’ and Came Back Completely Changed

People who return from death don't just believe differently, they live differently, and with a change that rarely fades.

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What Your Brain Looks Like When You Hate Someone

What Your Brain Looks Like When You Hate Someone

Lovers overlook flaws, while haters manufacture them.

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Doubt Doesn’t Mean You’re Failing—It Means You’re Paying Attention

Doubt Doesn’t Mean You’re Failing—It Means You’re Paying Attention

Doubt isn't a flaw to overcome; it's a signal worth following.

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7 Surprisingly Practical Ways to Be Happier, According to Aristotle

7 Surprisingly Practical Ways to Be Happier, According to Aristotle

How to be happy without joining a cult or buying a Himalayan salt lamp.

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Why Gen Z’s Scores Are Declining

Why Gen Z’s Scores Are Declining

Gen Z is the first generation to score lower than its parents on IQ. Test scores have also fallen: 13-year-olds’ reading scores are now seven points lower and math scores ...

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How Lyrics Grew More Negative Over the Past 50 Years

How Lyrics Grew More Negative Over the Past 50 Years

When the world tilted into crisis, however, lyrical trends told a different story.

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Most Skin Aging Can Be Significantly Delayed

Most Skin Aging Can Be Significantly Delayed

Moisturizers do little to help the skin, however, most skin aging can be significantly delayed.

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I Tried Waking Up at 5 a.m. for 30 Days. Here’s What Happened

I Tried Waking Up at 5 a.m. for 30 Days. Here’s What Happened

I had already learned the first rule of early rising: Morning you is a different version than the one who set the alarm the night before.

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Digital Detox: A Cure to the Never-Ending Stress and Overstimulation

Digital Detox: A Cure to the Never-Ending Stress and Overstimulation

Phones and technology, so mundane in our lives, may be quietly robbing us of things we didn’t know we needed—until stepping away.

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How Helping Others May Slow Brain Aging

How Helping Others May Slow Brain Aging

Acts of kindness may be one of the most effective antidotes to dementia.

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How Clutter Affects Focus, Stress, and Well-Being

How Clutter Affects Focus, Stress, and Well-Being

Owning less liberates time and energy we can use to connect more deeply with ourselves, others, and our faith.

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These Everyday Rituals Quiet the Ache of Loneliness

These Everyday Rituals Quiet the Ache of Loneliness

Acts as simple as making a batch of cookies to later share with others can bring a spark of connection.

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The Psychology of Money: 7 Blind Spot Fixes

The Psychology of Money: 7 Blind Spot Fixes

Managing investments can add stress to daily life, but with a few tips, we can feel more emotionally at ease and confident.

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Screen Fast: How to Reset Your Brain in Three Weeks

Screen Fast: How to Reset Your Brain in Three Weeks

We may write off many problems as purely mental or physical, but they can be symptoms of unhealthy screen use—including trouble focusing, social anxiety, and physical issues such as poor ...

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Why Some People Are More Generous and How You Can Be, Too

Why Some People Are More Generous and How You Can Be, Too

Generosity appears to be a skill the brain can strengthen, not just a fixed trait.

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Why a Third of Marriages End in Divorce

Why a Third of Marriages End in Divorce

We’re often told that finding the right person is the key to happiness, yet modern dating often leaves people feeling empty and burned out. And despite numerous dating apps and ...

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What if Aging Isn’t Decline? A New Study Finds for Many, It Isn’t.
Spring Fatigue: What’s Draining Your Energy and How to Get It Back

Spring Fatigue: What’s Draining Your Energy and How to Get It Back

Spring offers time-tested ways to restore balance—if you know how to work with the season.

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Devotion, Not Discipline, Is the Real Driver of Persistence

Devotion, Not Discipline, Is the Real Driver of Persistence

Reframing our efforts from 'I have to' to 'I want to,' with genuine reason to want to, transforms suffering into meaningful purpose.

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6 Ways Making Life Harder Makes It Better

6 Ways Making Life Harder Makes It Better

Can you rise to the challenge of taking the roads less traveled in today's modern society?

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The Hidden Power of Spring: How Simple Daily Habits Can Rebuild Your Energy and Immunity

The Hidden Power of Spring: How Simple Daily Habits Can Rebuild Your Energy and Immunity

TCM's core spring dietary practices include three key principles: warming, circulating, and clearing.

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6 Reasons to Pay Off Your Debt

6 Reasons to Pay Off Your Debt

Lessening your debts brings a lightness and brightness to your everyday life.

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Are We Born Good or Evil?

Are We Born Good or Evil?

Are we born good or evil? This question has long been debated among philosophers, theologians, and ethicists. Now, science might finally have some answers. Research shows that kids who grow ...

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