Emotions

Love Study PSU

The more love people express, the more loved they feel

Why are so many people delighted by disgusting things?

Halloween decorations

Dogs evolved cute eyes and faster facial muscles so they could communicate with humans

Dog Facial Expressions

People with autism can read most facial expressions, but not anger

Autism emotion recognition

Interactive mental health exercises coming to stressed, unhappy Pinterest users

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A quick trick to naturally boost your mood? Smile, researchers say

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Birth control pills may hinder women's recognition of facial expressions, study finds

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Study suggests testing emotional intelligence during hiring

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Here's why Delco's cuddle therapist is happy to hug you

Dr. Susan Kaye

8 things people don’t share on Instagram

Instagram

Codependency decoded: how to remedy a lack of self-worth

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Dating for the first time as a single parent: Five helpful do’s and don’ts

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Penn experiments discover brain region key to driving behavioral change

Living to the edge: Befriending your fears

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Stranger danger: Helping babies overcome social anxiety

Raising a kind, confident boy who pursues his dreams

Conscious coupling: Building a healthy relationship free of resentment

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How to stop that argument you were about to have before it happens

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Self Improvement

Empathy: The ultimate double-edged sword

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Colorectal Cancer Study

Century-old tumor samples may help explain rising rates of colorectal cancer in younger adults

New Dietary Guidelines

New dietary guidelines call for eating more meat and full-fat dairy, but less sugary foods

CDC vaccine recommendations

At Trump's directive, CDC lowers amount of recommended vaccines for children

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Why intentions may work better than New Year’s resolutions

Jefferson insulin lawsuit

Jefferson sues drug companies and pharmacy benefit managers over soaring insulin pricing

Wegovy Pill Form

Weight-loss drug Wegovy now available as a daily pill, sparing users weekly shots

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