Many support the idea that more unusual events take care when there’s a full moon. However, not all sources agree there’s a connection. Let’s take a closer look at six studies about this alleged phenomenon.
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Taking up a new hobby can have hugely positive impacts on your life, but those benefits often extend way beyond the joy, skills, and new people they bring into our lives. Research shows that these nine hobbies can actually help inspire and invigorate the brain while boosting intelligence, concentration, idea formation, communication abilities, reasoning, decision-making, attention span, and so much more. Check […]
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If you feel a bit sick to your stomach just thinking about the coming November 8th U.S. presidential election, you’re not alone. In fact, not only can you feel a bit anxious about the outcome of any election (and the process leading up to it), there are some bonafide health issues that could be attached […]
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Halloween is right around the corner, so it’s a great time to talk about the things that scare us most (creepy clowns, anyone?). Phobias can be fairly common (for example, a fear of spiders known as arachnophobia), or can be more obscure—ranging from arithmophobia (a fear of numbers) to allodoxaphobia (a fear of opinions). These […]
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Random acts of kindness are also extremely contagious, meaning if we’re kind to our fellow beings, we inspire others to be kind in an amazing ripple effect that spreads outwards.
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Suicide affects us all. Chances are you know someone who has taken their life as a result of serious anxiety, depression, or some other kind of mental health issue. According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2013 suicide was ranked the tenth-leading cause of death for all age groups. However, teen suicide in particular […]
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