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What Your Word Choices Reveal About Psychopathic Traits, According to a New Study
A new study links psychopathic traits to how people describe their lives, including an upbeat pattern among some participants.
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Can ‘Salt Stomping’ Really Help You Sleep? Here’s What Experts Say.
People are standing barefoot on trays of salt before bed. The sleep hack has little evidence behind it—and doctors have doubts.
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Does Cannabis Really Make You More Violent? Here’s What a New Study Found.
A review of 63 studies linked cannabis use to higher odds of violence, but researchers say it doesn’t prove weed is the cause.
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Your Sleep Schedule May Be Costing You More Than a Rough Morning, New Study Finds
Night owls had a higher risk of disability retirement in a 12-year Finnish study. A mismatch with work hours could play a role.
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How to Tell if You’re Watching Too Much TV (And What to Do about It)
The line between a relaxing TV binge and a regrettable one has more to do with your sleep, mood and life than episode counts.
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Chewing Tobacco’s Biggest Health Burden Isn’t What You Might Expect
A study estimates chewing tobacco killed 251,000 people in 2023 with stroke causing more lost healthy years than oral cancer.
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The Unspoken Rules About When Men Are ‘Allowed’ to Cry
Research suggests men get more room to cry when they seem traditionally masculine, exposing a double standard around emotion.
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People Live the Longest in These 5 U.S. States. Here’s Why.
CDC data shows nearly an eight-year gap between Hawaii and West Virginia, with even larger disparities hiding beneath state averages.
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The Real Reason Some People Drain Your ‘Social Battery’ Faster Than Others
Feeling socially wiped out may have less to do with time spent together and more to do with how comfortable and understood you feel.
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Scientists Just Found a Surprising Health Benefit of Decaf Coffee
A small study found decaf drinkers improved on memory tests, suggesting coffee’s effects may go well beyond caffeine.
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The Mental Health Habit That Feels Like Self-Care but Is Actually Holding You Back
A therapist explains when rest and self-compassion support healing, and when avoiding discomfort starts getting in the way of growth.
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2 Healthy Ways to Release Anger, According to a Therapist
Persistent anger can point to crossed boundaries, unresolved hurt, or emotions you’ve been suppressing. Here’s how to process it.
