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This question matters because people who are struggling with self-compassion may wonder if this could impair their compassion ...

Byra observed that self-forgiveness is an important factor, even though it’s not included explicitly in this study. For ...

Research on "blue health" finds that being near natural bodies of water has benefits for our physical and mental health.

It can feel risky to share our true selves with others, but it can also bring us more connection, success, and happiness in ...

We crafted our first rodent car from a plastic cereal container. After trial and error, my colleagues and I found that rats could learn to drive forward by grasping a small wire that acted like a gas ...

The holidays can be a lonely time of year for those who are far from loved ones—or even just longing for closer relationships. They have plenty of company, holidays aside: In a recent Gallup poll, 20% ...

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