Psychology

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Why we love to be scared – and pay good money for it

Infrequently Asked Questions: Why do sports fans say 'we' won a game?

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Post-pope depression is real – and here’s how to deal with it

Go with the float: 'Floating' emerges in Philadelphia as method of healing, inspiration

Float Tank

Festival: The science of almost everything, including cookies

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Children's Health

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles visit Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

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The science behind 'food porn'

Study: Traveling abroad fosters a creative brain

Mantras, visualization improve athletic performance

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Food psychologist: How surroundings affect eating habits

Clear mind, clear skin

Skin scan

Study: negative tweets, heart disease linked

Is Philadelphia the optimism capital of America?

Happiness

Health and Fitness

New Years Resolutions lose steam quickly

Gym

Falling in love could take just 94 minutes

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Anti-Hangover Drinks

Anti-hangover drinks claim to dull the effects of a night out, but there's little evidence they...

Wake Up Feeling Good

Why do I feel better when I wake myself up instead of relying on an alarm?

Philadelphia homelessness

Families with children are experiencing homelessness in record numbers, HUD report shows

norovirus cdc outbreaks

With cases of norovirus rising this winter, here are tips to protect yourself from getting the...

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Abington teen starts 'little library' to help children of people experiencing homelessness and...

Binge Drinking Estrogen

Women are more likely to binge drink when their estrogen levels are high, study finds

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