These Are The Hand Gestures That Change People’s Minds (M)
How hand gestures can boost persuasion by making messages clearer and speakers seem more competent.
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AI Chatbots Promise Support — But Can They Handle A Suicidal Crisis? (M)
What happens when someone in crisis turns to an AI chatbot for help? The results are not reassuring.
How Many Steps Can Help Protect The Aging Brain? (M)
A moderate number of daily steps may protect the brain from Alzheimer’s-related changes.
The Status That Matters Most For Your Happiness Is Not On Your Payslip (M)
Why the ‘local-ladder effect’ is so important for happiness.
Hugs Feel So Delicious Because They Remind Us We Are Alive (M)
Hugging provides thermal cues that travel from skin to brain, enhancing how we experience our own bodies.
Letting Go Of Unattainable Goals Feels Wonderful — Here’s Why (M)
Letting go, starting again and staying flexible are all key to achieving long-term aims.
These Eclectic Pursuits Make Your Brain 4-7 Years Younger (M)
The creativity activities that rewire vulnerable brain regions, creating a shield against cognitive decline.
Why Sharing Positive Emotions With Someone Else Matters So Much (M)
The research looked at the difference between when positive emotions are experienced alone compared with together.
We Overestimate Other People’s Emotions — And Why That Is A Good Thing (M)
Across thousands of interactions — video, text, and face-to-face — one pattern emerged: we overestimate the intensity of other people’s emotions.
How Your Name Influences How Believable You Are (M)
Names have a subtle impact on how we are perceived.
