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Why We Take Selfies—& Why It’s Okay
Justin Sedor
Dec 24, 2013
Mind
24 Smart Ways To Reduce Tech-Induced Stress
Greatist
Dec 22, 2013
Mind
How To Survive Your Family This Holiday Season
Erin Donnelly
Dec 20, 2013
Mind
10 Foods To Help Fight The Inevitable Holiday Stress
Photographed by Janelle Jones. We've all trolled the internet at midnight wondering if our symptoms are normal, or if a bowl of cereal qualifies as di
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Health.com
Mind
5 Secrets To A Better Night’s Sleep
Illustrated By Ammiel Mendoza. Forget all those so-called weight loss “secrets.” If there's one thing we would kill for, it's getting
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Justin Sedor
Mind
The Busy Girl’s Guide To Holiday Stress
Illustrated By Emily Kowzen. The holidays can be a wonderful time to reflect on love, family, and generosity amidst homey scents of mulled wine and seasona
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Kelly Bourdet
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Mind
How To STAY Happy In The Winter
Illustrated By Ly Ngo. Lana Del Rey might have summertime sadness, but for most of us? It’s December, with its brutal frigid temperatures and scarce
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Nicole Catanese
Chicago
The Ultimate Holiday Survival Guide
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Rebecca Taras
Mind
How You Inherited Your Fears
Whether it's physical features, food preferences, or anxieties and phobias, we often mirror the characteristics of our parents. It's basically th
by
Kelly Bourdet
Mind
Yep, Photoshop Is STILL Damaging Your Sense Of Self Worth
Photo: Tyrone Lebon/REX USA. A little bit of model envy is normal, but refusing to believe that a little invention called Photoshop has nothing to do with
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Rebecca Taras
Mind
Distracted? 5 Ways To Boost Concentration
Illustrated by Emily Kowzan. Sure, everything changes once you become a mom, but that doesn’t have to mean sacrificing style. Elizabeth Street, an in
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Elizabeth Street
Mind
ASMR: Discover The World of Brain Tingles & Non-Sexual “Por...
Illustrated By Ly Ngo. A few months ago, I was watching a man thread a string through a small button hole. “Now, if I could just get this end through
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Kate Hakala
Mind
How To Be More Creative Right This Moment
Photographed by Michael O'Neal. In the age of constant communication, 24/7 jobs, and mandatory multitasking, finding a moment for reflection is almost
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Eyla
Mind
Our Take On The Whole “Photoshop Evolution” Drama
So, chances are you've already seen this video of a very normal-looking woman being Photoshopped until she resembles…not a human being. The vide
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Tara Rasmus
Mind
Are You Guilty Of These Sneaky Time-Wasting Habits?
Illustrated by Ammiel Mendoza and Emily Kowzan. You've probably noticed by now that, in addition to being adorable, Zooey Deschanel is also really, re
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Hello Giggles
Mind
People In Vegetative States Are “Listening”
Illustrated By Isabel Rancier. Halloween is over, but this frightening story we're about to tell is actually real. For many, it's one of our wors
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Kelly Bourdet
Mind
Compare & Despair: Is Facebook Hurting Your Self-Esteem?
We all know social media can make us feel bad about ourselves. There have been countless articles and even scientific studies proving that sites like Faceb
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Laura Ruof
Mind
Is Tumblr’s Depression-Glamour The New Pro-Ana?
Tumblr is redefining depression, according to a recent article posted on The Atlantic , as social communities are presenting a more glamorized version of t
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Nicole Shoohed
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Mind
Fear Actually Does Your Brain Good
Image Courtesy Of Paramount Pictures. Of all the Halloween traditions, we love the scary movies thing the most — maybe even more than the candy. From
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Justin Sedor
Mind
The Scary Truth About Sleeping Pills
Illustrated by Gabriela Alford. We’ve all had sleepless nights — lying in bed, staring at the ceiling, wondering why our brains keep chugging a
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Lex Berko
Mind
Wake Up! Tips To Fight Your Sleepiness — And Win
What is it about cold, dark, wintry mornings that makes starting the day so difficult? If getting up when it's still pitch black out really isn’
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Farhana Nazir
Mind
Anxiety Overload? Here’s How To Cope
Illustrated By Ly Ngo. To have suffered from anxiety at some point in our lives basically means being human. However, not all anxiety is created equal &mda
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Nicole Catanese
Mind
Hysteria & Other Wacky Reasons You Could Be Committed (In 1880)
Photo: Courtesy of FX. We all know our culture has a very troubled past when it comes to mental illness, from the questionable practice of electroshock the
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Kelly Bourdet
Mind
Loneliness Is As Unhealthy As Smoking 15 Cigarettes A Day. Really!?
Illustrated by Austin Watts. A new campaign reveals the startling statistic that over 10% of the U.K. population are chronically lonely. What's more,
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Emily London
Los Angeles
Tired? You Might Just Be Permanently, Genetically Jet-Lagged
Ever wonder why it's so darn hard to get yourself up and out of bed in the morning? Well, according to an article in the latest issue of the New York
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Ali Hoffman
Mind
A.D.H.D. In The USA: What’s The Real Cause?
There's no denying that A.D.H.D is a strong and overwhelming disorder (read: a real disturbance in the affected's lives). But, there's also
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Annie Georgia Gre...
Mind
Bookworms Unite! 7 MORE Reasons Reading Is Good For You
If you love nothing more than curling up with a good book, read on. Numerous studies reveal that not only is this pastime good for your brain, it's go
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Emily London
Mind
Rejected? Your Brain Is Releasing Painkillers For You
Illustrated by Zhang Qingyun. Putting yourself “out there” is hard. Whether it's online dating, applying for a dream job, or reconnecting
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Emily London
Mind
Sleeping Just ONE More Hour Can Do This
Photo: Courtesy Of Target. We all know that, typically, the more sleep we get, the better we ultimately feel. But, how much difference does, say, a few mor
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Kelly Bourdet
Mind
We Actually Feel LESS Responsible For The Bad Things We Do
Illustrated By Ly Ngo. It's a familiar feeling — your boss is giving you accolades for a job well done and your mind is pleasantly taking in the
by
Kelly Bourdet
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