Human interactions are often centralised around the formation of meaningful and pleasurable relationships. New research has revealed a simple yet useful technique to injecting waves of happiness into relationships.
Date Posted: March 9, 2017
Categories: Mental Health in Asia
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One quick gateway to happiness is to indulge ourselves in happy memories. New research has shown that we can do so via listening to both happy and peaceful music. What is worthy to note is that the type of happy music we listen to affects the ...
Mar 7
Categories: Mental Health in Asia
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New research has shown that we no longer need to hide that pink flush on our faces when we get embarrassed! It has been proven that people who are easily embarrassed are perceived to be more honest and reliable. With these new findings, ...
Mar 7
Categories: Mental Health in Asia
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All of us need motivation, whether it is to finish up that assignment, stick to a diet plan or even to wake up on a rainy day. It has been found that competition is one of the best motivators for us to stick to our plans, which will thus allow us to ...
Mar 7
Categories: Mental Health in Asia
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Recent research has finally proven that there is a correlation between increased brain function and physical fitness. The brains of older Japanese men who are more physically healthy perform similarly to those of men who are much younger than them.
Mar 6
Categories: Aging & Geriatric Issues
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Two separate groups of scientists have conducted studies to investigate the MRI scans of various people, and both have found that there are indeed patterns in people’s MRI scans when they are experiencing similar emotions.
Mar 6
Categories: Academic Issues
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We get our eyes, height, hair and smiles from a combination of mom and dad. Our appearances are physical representations of our genes and DNA. Yet, for those of you who inherited a nose that's slightly large or a body that's too thin, know that ...
Mar 4
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The term "fake news" seems to be more and more common nowadays. People are increasingly disregarding the media and experts on topics and world news. Yet why would an individual reject information given by a professional that is backed up by data and ...
Mar 4
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It may seem like protests should aim to attract as much attention from outsiders as possible, as this is likely to persuade them to follow and thus support their cause. However, certain new findings reflect the complete opposite: in fact, it is the ...
Mar 3
Categories: Identity Problems, Other
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As we grow older, we often get more accustomed to the unfairness of life. However, a part of us would definitely hope that all of us eventually get what we deserve in the end and this can be explained with the just-world hypothesis.
Mar 2
Categories: Mental Health in Asia
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At the start of a huge project, we all feel it. The excitement, the energy bubbling inside us, all the expectations and targets that we imagine ourselves to hit. Then, as the deadline/big day creeps near, the initial enthusiasm gives way to a list ...
Mar 2
Categories: Mental Health in Asia
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Playing chess. Computer programming. Telling jokes (and actually making people laugh). At first glance, these may all seem to be herculean tasks that we could never possibly accomplish. However, research has shown that we may be better at completing ...
Mar 2
Categories: Mental Health in Asia
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Some wounds heal and fade, but some will have an everlasting scar on our minds and bodies. Children who experience trauma or abuse generally develop poorer physical and mental health as adults. However, a new study shows that those who are more ...
Feb 28
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When we talk about scientific subjects, generally we would think of topics like biology, chemistry or physics. The stereotypical image of science involves data, research and experiments. However, John Yates challenges the modern day depiction of ...
Feb 28
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With some training and thinking, some motor tasks can actually be improved. Dr. Rebecca Lawson further explains that this type of procedure can impact one's level of empathy as well.
Feb 27
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After one of the most controversial elections in US history (and still the hot topic of news outlets worldwide), social psychologist Jonathan Haidt gives a TEDx Talk about how a divided America can overcome its civil concerns.
Feb 27
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