Why Sad Songs Make You Feel Good
We listen to sad music when we want to reflect, belong, or experience beauty or nostalgia.
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Four Ways Hugs Are Good for Your Health
Gentle physical touch stimulates "cuddle nerves" that lead to beneficial changes in the brain.
Three Ways to Improve Your Sex Life in Lockdown
What can we do to bring the intimacy and spark back into our relationships?
Is the Way You Breathe Making You Anxious?
Breathing sets off a cascade of physical changes in the body that promote either stress or relaxation.
How Your Social Life Might Help You Live Longer
According to a new book, the secret to longevity isn't just diet and exercise—being connected and kind matters, as well.
Want to Change Your Life? Try Self-Compassion
Change can be hard. But if we practice self-compassion, it’s much more likely we’ll succeed.
Why Do We Think Money Buys Happiness?
A bank error sent a Pennsylvania couple on a spending spree. What does their case reveal about the bad and good in humanity?
With Kids, Love Is in the Little Things
Researcher Barbara Fredrickson explains how a parent’s love helps kids thrive.