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I always knew, at least intuitively, that reading books is good for you — even the “guilty pleasure” books like thrillers, ...

The Stanford News Service interviewed McGonigal, who recently published a new book, The Upside of Stress, on the subject. The ...

The annual argument: when should Christmas decorations be put up? A psychologist has revealed what putting them up early says ...

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The Yale Concert Band will perform a concert of works entwined with Yale’s legacy, including the world premiere of Jim ...

Here, mental health experts share how to celebrate Thanksgiving when you’re not feeling grateful—and honor the complex ...

Elon Musk believes in the power of games to motivate society. Psychologists say he's onto something but it will take complex ...