
No more 'heart vs. head:' New study shows how empathy and reasoning both inspire us to help others
New research examines how empathy and reasoning impact altruistic judgments and enable people to help one another.
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The secret to confronting political division and anxiety? Feeling like we actually matter, Jennifer Wallace says
Jennifer Breheny Wallace is the expert on mattering, something she calls “a deep human need” to “feel valued by the people around us and to know that we have value to give back.”
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From crying clubs to cuddle therapy, here's how people are combatting loneliness across the US
According to a recent survey from the American Psychological Association, over half of Americans feel isolated.
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Writing — even just making a to-do list — rewires the brain, studies show
Researchers believe translating emotions and thoughts into words on paper is a complex mental task.
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9 gathering resources to help you thrive — not just survive — the holidays
Want to make the most out of your gatherings this season? These resources will make everything — from conversation to overthinking those conversations later — easier.
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How to fight loneliness, according to the scientists who wrote the health guidelines on social connection
These guidelines, which are now publicly available, aim to do more than offer advice. Elements of them are already being embedded into policies in the Netherlands and the U.K.
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The Ultimate Guide To Gifts That Give Back
Find the perfect gifts to show your love and appreciation for the special people in your life, all while making a difference for causes they believe in.
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A practical guide to calming your climate anxiety
Around the world, 84% of 16- to 25-year-olds currently experience climate anxiety. Here is some real-world advice to help soothe that fear.
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This Latina mom invented a whole new way for her autistic child to make tamales. It inspired a full-blown business
With the colorful dough and easy-to-manage wooden accessories, little ones can spread and shape “masa” to make tamales, tortillas, and pan dulce.
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