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As you probably already know, socializing in pubs can improve men’s mental health. Here’s another piece of the puzzle: men are much more likely than women to exchange smiles while drinking. A study published in Clinical Psychological Science has found that alcohol improves what psychologists call “emotional contagion”, but only … Read More
It’s not secret around here that poor sleep leads to all kinds of terrible outcomes: false memories, obesity, and ugly face syndrome, to name a few. Here’s one more: poor work habits. A study published in Sleep has found that people who get between seven and eight hours of sleep … Read More
Do you work in a windowless office? It’s probably affecting the quality and quantity of your sleep. According to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, workers who had windows at the office, and thus natural light, slept and average of 46 minutes more than workers without. … Read More
What’s the best thing professional poker players have going for themselves, aside from their fat stacks, ability to do quick mental math, and the fact that they don’t work in a cubical? That’s right: emotional stability. A study published in Cyberpsychology, Behaviour, and Social Networking has found that poker players … Read More
Man, if only you could lose twenty-five pounds—then you’d be able to wear a great suit, and people at the office would take you more seriously, and ladies might give you the time of day . . . right? Well, here’s the thing: the things making you unhappy before losing … Read More
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