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Study Finds Venting Doesn’t Ease Anger, But Another Strategy Does

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Expressing anger through venting might feel intuitive, but many believe it works like releasing pressure from a cooker, helping us calm down. However, a 2024 meta-analysis challenges that idea. Researchers from Ohio State University reviewed 154 studies on anger and found little support for the notion that venting is beneficial. In fact, in some cases, […]

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Can Video Games be Good for Your Health? A new Study Explores the Question

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Excessive video game play has raised concerns among medical and scientific experts regarding its impact on mental health. In 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially classified video game addiction as a disorder. However, a recent study suggests that moderate gaming may actually support adolescents’ mental well-being. Researchers at Nihon University in Japan discovered this

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New Study Finds Early Cell Phone use—Before Age 13—may Negatively Impact Mental Health

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New research warns that smartphone use before age 13 may harm children’s mental health, linking it to suicidal thoughts, poor emotional control, low self-esteem, and detachment—especially in girls. The earlier children had smartphones, the greater the negative impact on their well-being. The study links these effects to early exposure to social media, sleep loss, cyberbullying,

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Attending Live Events May be the Key to Happiness, Study Finds

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A new study from the University of South Australia has revealed that regularly participating in in-person events can greatly enhance overall well-being. A study conducted by tourism and event management researchers at UniSA and Flinders University found that regularly attending events like festivals, exhibitions, sports games, farmers markets, and food gatherings can significantly boost positive

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Two-Year-Old Prodigy Makes History as Mensa’s Youngest Member

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While most toddlers are just starting to learn the alphabet, two-year-old Joseph Harris-Birtill from the UK can already read entire books. He’s now exploring Morse code, the Greek alphabet, and even developing an interest in the periodic table. Seeing his remarkable abilities, his parents, Rose and David, contacted Mensa’s UK branch for guidance on supporting

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Why We Tend to Trust Those Who Were Raised with Less

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According to a study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, people are more inclined to trust those who grew up with limited financial means than those who attended private schools or took European vacations. “Trust is a cornerstone of healthy relationships—without it, romantic bonds can break down, workplace dynamics can suffer, and

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Kissing Your Spouse Could Transmit Anxiety and Depression, Study Suggests

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A study of newlywed couples revealed that depression and anxiety may be transmitted between spouses through the oral microbiome, which is shared during close interactions like kissing. How Oral Bacteria May Influence Mental and Physical Health Researchers are increasingly discovering that, much like the gut microbiome, the oral microbiome—a complex mix of bacteria in our

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