Scientists call this condition specific musical anhedonia. Researchers at the University of Barcelona tested physiological markers of emotional response and found that people with this form of anhedonia (literally: without pleasure) are able to…
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Does crying really make us feel better? One study of thousands of recent crying experiences found that a majority of people, though not all, did have a boost in mood after they…
There’s a reason dogs are known as man’s best friend. Today over 60 percent of Americans have pets: 77 million dogs, 93 million cats and many other creatures make up the $45…
According to the World Health Organization, less than 5 percent of your total daily calories should be sugar. That’s tricky, given all the sneaky places sugar hides these days, like bottled salad…
Skinny and obese seem like opposites, but that’s not exactly true. People who have a body mass index (BMI) that puts them at normal weight for their height, but have a high…
When we’re feeling more positive, we’re likelier to consider future outcomes, researchers believe. That encourages us to select foods that will boost our long-term health instead of yummy but unhealthy snacks that only…
That means, if you want to get the best quality sleep and have the most energy every day, you need a regular sleep schedule. (Yes, even on the weekends!) Remember: “Go to…
While you’re worrying about the lines in your face, your hands might be stabbing you in the back. The skin on your hands is particularly fragile and constantly exposed to harmful UV…
Increased caffeinated coffee consumption is associated with a lower depression risk in women, according to a study from Harvard’s Public School of Health. The researchers tracked 50,729 U.S. women of various ages…
We all know people on either side of the empathy spectrum—the friend who rushes over when you’re sad; the boss who keeps you late the night your kid is in the school…