relationships
08/17/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Birds of the same feather? Study finds that you hang out with people who have the same pain tolerance as you
You have a lot of things that are similar to your friends – with hobbies and interests being some of them. However, according to a recent study in the Scandinavian Journal of Pain, you may also have the same pain tolerance levels, provided that you and your friends are males. The study, which included an editorial […]
08/16/2018
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By Ralph Flores
It’s all a matter of perspective: Finding common ground in a divided world
People, for the most part, like interacting with other people – a detail that Aristotle had already pointed out more than 2,000 years ago. This behavior, he added, is the foundation of human relationships, and even society as a whole. However, as a person builds a relationship with another person (be it romantic or a […]
08/02/2018
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By Russel Davis
The science of socializing: We are made for face-to-face communication; research shows our brains synchronize during a conversation
Recent research published in the Scientific Reports journal reveals that the brain waves of two people may readily match each other once they take part in a conversation. According to researchers at the Basque Centre on Cognition, Brain, and Language (BCBL), even normal everyday conversations may spur the brain waves of each speaker to work in unison. […]
06/20/2018
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By Zoey Sky
5 Ways to stop getting defensive when faced with criticism
Do you hate being criticized, even if it’s for valid reasons? If you think it’s upsetting to receive criticism, you might have to learn how to stop being defensive. When someone criticizes us, be it our work or our attitude, “[getting] defensive helps us protect our character and our sense of competence,” according to a Psychology […]
06/15/2018
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By Carol Anderson
Body language experts reveal the 5 signs somebody likes you
There’s probably no better feeling than knowing how a person actually feels towards you. However, during these times when social interactions are limited due to the rise of online platforms, it’s hard to familiarize oneself with the obvious body language saying someone likes you. According to an extensive study, there are only five main body […]
05/24/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Being lonely can actually worsen your cold
If you want to recover from a cold faster, try calling a friend and planning your next lunch date. According to a study, if you have a cold and you feel lonely, you’ll feel even worse. For the study, which was published by the American Psychological Association (APA), researchers observed lonely people infected with the cold virus. Based […]
05/05/2018
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By Jessica Dolores
Are you a slave to your phone? Happiness researchers explain how social media is making you unhappy
Many things aren’t what they used to be because of social media. We don’t talk to each other often anymore, because we’d rather check our mobile phones even if we’re seated at a table with friends and family. So everyone ends up reaching for their mobile phones as well. According to happiness researcher and psychologist Dr. […]
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