How Reading Fiction Can Change Your Behaviour (S)
The key to experiencing fiction more powerfully is to literally ‘lose’ your sense of self in it.
The key to experiencing fiction more powerfully is to literally ‘lose’ your sense of self in it.
Exercise sparked more activity in important parts of the hippocampus — a brain region linked to memory.
This sleep pattern was also linked to lower blood pressure and less risk of heart disease.
In each year, almost 7% of Americans have an episode of major depressive disorder.
Many people tell half-truths to help smooth awkward social situations — but is it necessary?
The study helps explain why it can be so hard for people to get moving.
The study used computer-generated models of male and female faces that were tilted upwards or downwards.
The less the ‘default network’ is activated, the less pain people felt, the study showed.
An easy way to make strangers like you.
The shared habit is especially beneficial for women.
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