Archive for March 2025
The Life-Extending Power of a Sunny Outlook
Can a positive attitude help us live longer? It seems it can—according to a growing body of research into how our mindset impacts health and wellbeing. Let’s start with a fascinating (if slightly gross) study. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University gave 193 healthy volunteers nasal drops containing cold or flu viruses. Beforehand, each person’s emotional style was…
Read MoreA superfood for your soul
We all know that eating well nourishes our bodies. Nutritious food gives us energy, supports our immune system, and keeps us feeling our best. But what if I told you there’s a superfood for your soul—one that’s completely free, always available, and scientifically proven to boost your well-being? That superfood is kindness. OK, you don’t eat kindness…
Read MoreThe Illusion of Being Self-Made: Why Gratitude and Humility Matter More Than We Think
We love a good success story. The self-made entrepreneur who bootstrapped their way to the top. The athlete who defied the odds. The student with the tough background who had to work harder than anyone else and reaped the rewards in the end. These stories fuel the belief that, with enough grit and determination, anyone…
Read MorePass It On: The Surprising Science of Contagious Happiness
Without even trying, you start to feel a little lighter, a little happier. What if I told you this isn’t just a coincidence, but a well-documented scientific phenomenon? And the further effects are quite astonishing.
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