Alice G. Walton, Contributor

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To Appear More Intimidating, Just Tilt Your Head Down, Study Suggests

No facial muscle movement is necessary: Just tilt your head.

For Health Benefits, Spend At Least A Couple Of Hours Per Week In Nature

Spending two hours/week in nature is good for your health. More than that is probably even better.

The Brain Can Give Birth To New Cells Throughout Life, Study Finds

Brain cells can continue to form into one’s golden years. Which is good motivation to start engaging in the habits that support new growth.

Perseverance May Protect Against Anxiety And Depression, New Study Suggests

People who keep on going and don’t give up seem to have better mental health over the years.

Is ‘Sugar Rush’ All In Our Heads? New Study Raises Doubts About Sugar’s Effect on Mood

A new study shows there may be no such thing as a sugar rush–and no mood boost from comfort carbs.

A Sense Of Oneness May Be A Key To Happiness

How “one” you feel with the universe may matter more to happiness than what religion you are.

Like Lovingkindness Meditation, Wishing Others Well Boosts Happiness

A new study shows that just 12 minutes of wishing others well boosts your own happiness.

For Enhanced Creativity, Brainstorm Ideas — And Then Let Them Cook

A new study finds that people have a creative advantage when they generate many ideas and then walk away.

Sitting For Long Periods May Harm The Heart, New Study Finds

Another study finds that sitting may be very hard on the heart.

‘Ultraprocessed’ Foods Linked To Greater Risk Of Death, Study Finds

Processed foods are bad for our health. Ultraprocessed foods are worse.