Effective self-control strategies involve much more than willpower
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‘Happiness’ exercises can boost mood in those recovering from substance use disorder
Family matters for future wealth
When you are unhappy in a relationship, why do you stay? The answer may surprise you: Study that finds it’s not just the investment of time, resources and emotion
Altruism can be trained
Hugs may help protect against conflict-related distress: Hug receipt on day of interpersonal conflict correlated with smaller decrease in positive affect
Sensitivity to how others evaluate you emerges by 24 months
Dealing with digital distraction: Being ever-connected comes at a cost, studies find
Mere expectation of checking work email after hours harms health of workers and families: Research shows that ‘flexible work boundaries’ often turn into ‘work without boundaries’
Targeting a brain mechanism could treat aggression