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The Rock’s Inspiring Message For People With Depression
Sarah Jacoby
Nov 16, 2015
Mind
How Your Anxiety Could Aggravate This Other Common Health Issue
Sarah Jacoby
Nov 16, 2015
Mind
Yet Another Reason To Stop Weighing Yourself
Sarah Jacoby
Nov 10, 2015
Mind
Growing Up Is Actually A Bummer, According To Science
Before we get started, we'd like to mention that anyone with a 30th birthday coming up might want to skip this one (you've been warned). Research
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Sara Coughlin
Mind
The Eating Disorder Side-Effect No One Talks About
The first time I spoke to Katie Dalebout, I had that instant, middle-schooler thought: She's one of the cool girls! How can I be like her? She's
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Katie Dalebout
Mind
Should You Worry About Sleeping All Night Or Sleeping Soundly?
Earlier this week, we looked into how sleep deprivation affects your mood. Between the pessimism and the lack of gratitude, it's safe to say that noth
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Sara Coughlin
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The Strange Syndrome That Makes You Think You’re Dead
Halloween may be over, but we're still in a pretty spooky mood — especially after learning about “walking corpse syndrome.” As the W
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Sarah Jacoby
Mind
Why I Gave Pot A Second Chance
“I’m a planner” is something I say a lot. I use it to explain emailing my friends about making a dinner reservation two months out, or as
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Juno DeMelo
Mind
3 Weird Consequences Of Not Getting Enough Sleep
You probably already know that being sleep-deprived will make you cranky. But as this new Happify infographic explains, going without a good night's s
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Sarah Jacoby
Mind
Why This Social Media Star Quit Instagram
Australian 18-year-old Essena O'Neill had amassed 500,000 Instagram followers, 200,000 YouTube followers, and 60,000 Snapchat followers before she aba
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Hayley MacMillen
Mind
This Playlist Was Scientifically Engineered To Wake You Up
There's no use in sugar-coating it: Waking up is hard to do. But to make it a little easier on this Monday morning, we've got this playlist from
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Sarah Jacoby
Mind
The Psychology Behind Our Love Of Underdogs
Whether you're a fan of Bernie Sanders, The Mets, or even the Michelle of your friend group, you are almost certainly rooting for the underdog in some
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Sarah Jacoby
Mind
Here’s What Happens In Your Brain When You’re About T...
The pumpkins are out; the plastic, fake-blood-covered knives are in hand, and whatever Paranormal Activity sequel we're up to is in theaters. It'
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Sarah Jacoby
Mind
Here’s How Stress Can Make You Sick
We can't help it. We're humans, and we get stressed. But the way we deal with it could either help us stay healthy this cold season, or — a
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Sarah Jacoby
Mind
The True Story Behind Sarah Silverman’s Heartbreaking New M...
We're so used to seeing Sarah Silverman as the unapologetic funnywoman — the comedian who doesn't shy away from profanity or obscenity and
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Hayley MacMillen
Mind
3 Things We’ve Learned About Facial Expressions & Depression
Just because someone smiles doesn't mean everything's all peachy. Which is why researchers are now taking a closer look at our facial expressions
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Sarah Jacoby
Mind
Yes, Video Games Can Make You Smarter — Depending On What Type Yo...
To anyone whose parents ever made them shut off Grand Theft Auto (or Crash Bandicoot or Spyro, for those of us who liked our games a bit lighter) and ̶
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Sara Coughlin
Mind
Americans Ranked Their Greatest Fears, From Government Corruption...
Ever wondered if your biggest fear is totally weird, or if everyone around you is terrified of the same thing? New research from Chapman University has she
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Sara Coughlin
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Hayden Panettiere Now In Treatment For Postpartum Depression
Update: Hayden Panettiere has now checked into a treatment facility to help battle her postpartum depression, reports E! News. Continue to our original sto
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Sarah Jacoby
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Americans Are Strangely Likely To Fall For Fake Pain Drugs
About 100 million Americans are currently dealing with chronic pain — approximately 70% of them are women. So now is really not a great time for our
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Sarah Jacoby
Mind
Why This Olympic-Athlete-Turned-High-End-Escort Is Telling Her Story
The story seemed almost too tabloid-ready to be true. In 2012, the investigative website The Smoking Gun broke the news that three-time Olympic runner Suzy
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Hayley MacMillen
Mind
If You Have To Pull An All-Nighter, Here’s What You Need To...
Nobody likes skimping on
sleep
, but chances are you’ve done it. Whether to study for an exam, finish a tough proj
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Greatist
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Lea Michele Wants To Change Your Life
Since Lea Michele of Glee fame picked up journaling (during her days starring on Broadway in Spring Awakening), she has stuck with the practice. Now, she w
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Hayley MacMillen
Mind
Why We Love Looking At Gross Things Online, According To Science
First, Sweet Lady Science explained why we love cat videos. Now, she has come to our subconscious' rescue again. This time, she is defending our love
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Sara Coughlin
Mind
Your Quick & Dirty Guide To Picking A Therapist
Okay, so you’ve decided you want to see a therapist. Great! But if you’ve never been, the whole process can be somewhat daunting. What do all t
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Emily V Gordon
Mind
How To Get The Most Out Of Your Workday Breaks
Getting to take a break during the workday is often a rare, lovely little treat that, in reality, should probably be neither rare nor just a treat. But bec
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Sarah Jacoby
Mind
5 Ways To Stay Organized, According To Science
Our lazy summer beach days and even lazier couch days are about to be traded in for the autumnal reality of deadlines and homework. Whether you're hea
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Sarah Jacoby
Mind
What It’s Really Like To Be A Suicide Prevention Hotline Op...
In honor of National Suicide Prevention Week, which runs from September 7-13, 2015, Refinery29 has produced a series of stories that delve into what it&rsq
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Hayley MacMillen
Mind
Participants At A Homeopathy Conference (Accidentally?) All Take ...
On a day when the only mystery in the air should have been the actual merits of homeopathy, participants in a private homeopathy conference at a hotel in a
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Sara Coughlin
Mind
15 Suicide-Attempt Survivors Tell Their Stories
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Hayley MacMillen
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