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In news that you shouldn’t take sitting down, a recent study published in JAMA finds that people who stay seated for long hours at home and work are at much higher risk of developing dementia than those who sit less. Researchers found that the adverse effects of extended sitting can be so strong that even…

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It’s clear now that living longer is heavily influenced by lifestyle choices like exercise and diet. Still, a recent unpublished study found that specific habits can add more than 20 additional years to your life. The research, presented at the American Society for Nutrition’s annual meeting, found that practicing eight healthy habits at age 40…

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You’re not alone if you’ve ever felt burnt out from working. Mental exhaustion can make people feel disconnected from their emotions, minds, and bodies, making them feel less fulfilled. Researchers from the National Research University Higher School of Economics believe there’s a solution – get married. Their study found that happy marriages can fight work-related…

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Since launching in 2005, YouTube has changed how people watch videos online. There’s no denying YouTube’s convenience, offering users endless content on virtually any topic. However, researchers from Griffith University suggest spending too much time on YouTube can damage mental health. A team from the Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention reports that habitual…

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In the early stages of his career as a marriage counselor, psychologist Everett Worthington noticed that many couples were upset about perceived slights and real wrongs, realizing they could only make progress if they forgave each other. Those perceptions prompted Worthington to start a decades-long academic career studying the science of forgiveness. While faith communities…

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