21/05/13
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The hidden power of smiling

Ron Gutman reviews a raft of studies about smiling, and reveals some surprising results. Did you know your smile can be a predictor of how long you’ll live — and that a simple smile has a measurable effect on your overall well-being? Prepare to flex a few facial muscles as you learn more about this evolutionarily contagious behavior.

 

 

 

 

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21/05/05
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How to Manage the First Day Back in the Office (Hint: No Parties, but Lots of Flexibility)

Companies are letting employees take the lead on workplace reopenings. Here’s how it’s gone so far.

 

 

 

 

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21/04/27
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How the Coronavirus Pandemic Shaped Our Language in 2020

The pandemic has transformed lives and livelihoods. But it’s changed the little details, too – like the language we use—peppering our everyday speech with scientific terms like “social distancing,” “superspreader” and “asymptomatic.”

 

 

 

 

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21/04/21
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Our Brain Typically Overlooks This Brilliant Problem-Solving Strategy

People often limit their creativity by continually adding new features to a design rather than removing existing ones

 

 

 

 

 

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21/04/16
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For Happiness In Tough Times, Be More Grateful

When my two sons were in elementary school, my wife and I created a supper time ritual called The Grateful Game. Every evening, Sophie, the boys, and I would take turns to briefly describe one aspect of our day for which we were thankful.

 

 

 

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