Helping others also helps yourself: these new studies explain why
Helping others also improves your own physical and mental health. We explain why that is, and show you how easy it is to get started!
Category Healthy Body, Healthy Mind
Are optimists happier? New study finds too much optimism actually decreases happiness
A new study finds that in the long term, extreme optimists have a lower sense of well-being than "cautiously optimistic" realists.
Pink-colored drinks can help you run faster and further, this new study shows
A small new study has found that pink-colored drinks can help to make you run faster and further, compared to clear drinks. The researchers found that a pink drink can increase exercise performance by 4.4%. The pink drinks also create…
This new study about coffee shows that genes regulate your coffee consumption
A new study on coffee and DNA finds that our genes regulate the amount of coffee we drink, and protect us from consuming too much.
Yale University’s “science of well being” course works exactly as planned: it actually does boost well being
A new study finds that this popular Yale science of well being course can and does enhance people's sense of well being, for free.
This amazing teddy bear charity filled a soccer stadium with 15,000 bears to raise money
A Dutch teddy bear charity that focuses on childhood cancer research filled a soccer stadium with 15,000 teddy bears to raise money.
Texting vs calling: new study explains why a phone call means more than a feeble text
When it comes to texting vs calling, new research finds that calling wins if your goal is to connect with someone in a meaningful way.
Why walking to work is even better for you than a casual walk, this new study shows
A new study finds people walk faster and report feeling healthier when they walk with a purpose, rather than just going on a casual walk.