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Why Harder Can Feel Better

By Dr David R Hamilton | February 25, 2026

Have you ever noticed that the things you work hardest for often mean the most Psychologists call this the IKEA Effect. It’s the tendency to value things more when we’ve put effort into building, creating, or attaining them.

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The Surprising Science of Exercise (and why it’s good news)

By Dr David R Hamilton | February 4, 2026

Researchers at the University of Sydney found that just three bursts of intense activity a day, each lasting about one minute, reduced the risk of death from cardiovascular disease by almost 50%.

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Solve Your Problems Like a Stranger

By Dr David R Hamilton | January 28, 2026

Science shows there’s a small mental shift you can make that often helps problems feel clearer, lighter, and easier to work with.

It’s called creating psychological distance.

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Connection in Micro-Moments: How tiny interactions quietly upgrade your nervous system

By Dr David R Hamilton | December 10, 2025

Science now shows that even tiny moments of connection (human and / or animal) can measurably impact your nervous system, your chemistry, and your sense of wellbeing.