Amusement and pleasant surprises—and the laughter they can trigger—add texture to the fabric of daily life. Those giggles and guffaws can seem like just silly throwaways. But laughter, in response to funny events, actually takes a lot of work, because…
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DR MAX THE MIND DOCTOR: What Harvard and Yale can teach YOU about how to lead a happier life Here’s how to help people impacted by Covid-19 Yale University in the U.S. is one of the most august educational institutions…
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Infecting the mind: Burnout in health care workers during COVID-19
Doctors and nurses across the country are experiencing occupational burnout and fatigue from the increased stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. A team of researchers and medical professionals at Texas A&M University and Houston Methodist Hospital are working together to…
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New study uses robots to uncover the connections between the human mind and walking control
Many of us aren’t spending much time outside lately, but there are still many obstacles for us to navigate as we walk around: the edge of the coffee table, small children, the family dog. How do our brains adjust to…
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DR MAX THE MIND DOCTOR: Small acts of kindness that have a big impact
DR MAX THE MIND DOCTOR: Small acts of kindness that have a big impact When people hear that I am a doctor, one of two things usually happens. Either they try to show me a part of their anatomy and…
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