Feeling depressed? Mahjong might be the answer: Study shows that for older Chinese, it might boost mental health
When it comes to boosting mental health among older Chinese, it might be as simple as a game of mahjong,
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Do we tend to centre our Instagram selfies on our left eye? A new study suggests that it may not just be artists who make their eyes the centre-point of their own original work.
Do we tend to centre our Instagram selfies on our left eye? A new study suggests that it may not
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Testosterone has a complicated relationship with moral reasoning, study finds
Although some studies have linked high levels of testosterone to immoral behavior, a new study published in Nature Human Behaviour
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The brain’s pathways to imagination may hold the key to altruistic behavior: When we see people in trouble, we also imagine how we can help before we act
In those split seconds when people witness others in distress, neural pathways in the brain support the drive to help
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How superstitions spread: Even seemingly irrational beliefs can become ensconced in the social norms of a society
Ancient Roman leaders once made decisions about important events, such as when to hold elections or where to build new
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People with a sense of oneness experience greater life satisfaction: Effect is found regardless of religion
People who believe in oneness — the idea that everything in the world is connected and interdependent — appear to
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Are you with me? New model explains origins of empathy
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute and the Santa Fe Institute have developed a new model to explain the evolutionary
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Negative emotions can reduce our capacity to trust
It is no secret that a bad mood can negatively affect how we treat others. But can it also make
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Better to include your better half in social posts
If you’re in a relationship and like to share details about your life on social media, do yourself a favor
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Some personal beliefs and morals may stem from genetics
A new baby is often welcomed with speculation about whether they got their eyes and nose from mom or dad,
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