It almost seems too simple to work.

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The diet could reduce the risk of dementia and related neurodegenerative diseases.

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The personality trait linked to 'getting lucky' more often.

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Over one thousand psychologists were asked what is the biggest barrier to weight loss.

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The common drink that may protect the brain against memory loss.

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This valuable and dynamic ability is linked to higher intelligence.

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A straightforward sign of brain health.

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Body dissatisfaction is linked to weight gain and psychological problems such as eating disorders.

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Introverts and extraverts react differently to sleep deprivation.

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It reduced depression and PTSD risk by 50%.

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The skill that improves both romantic relationships and parenting skills.

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The trait is linked higher relationship satisfaction in both partners.

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This behaviour is a sign of higher intelligence.

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Surprisingly, men are more sensitive than women to the effects of coffee, the study also found.

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The modern way to develop a personality disorder.

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People experience higher self-control using this weight loss technique.

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For the study, people played a game which involved lying.

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The study looked at compounds called phenylindanes that may help protect against dementia.

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By  Chad Rixse, CRPS® More than half (59%) of respondents to a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) study,  Financial Capability in the United States 2016 , were not offered financial education by a school or college they attended. On the five-question financial literacy test administered as part of

People were more engaged with the task, which explained their improved performance.

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This could be why you're still single or happily married.

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Is mobile technology an addiction?

Two-thirds of Americans have this condition.

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The two strongest signals that someone is a psychopath.

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By  Levi Sanchez, CFP® If you've laid the foundation for financial success in your 20s, your 30s should be a breeze, right? Well, many things may have changed since your 20s. You may have gotten married, settled down, had kids and bought a home. These major lifestyle changes mean many new financial obligations

This vitamin is central to the development of health neuronal connections.

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People use this music to 'purge' their negativity.

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By  Levi Sanchez, CFP® If you've laid the foundation for financial success in your 20s, your 30s should be a breeze, right? Well, many things may have changed since your 20s. You may have gotten married, settled down, had kids and bought a home. These major lifestyle changes mean many new financial obligations

By  Jared Paul, CFP, CIMA Lifestyle creep is the phenomenon of spending more money once you begin to make more. Although it may not sound like a problem, falling victim to lifestyle creep can have short or long-term financial consequences. Unfortunately, this cycle can go on forever. To better understand the

By  Chad Rixse, CRPS® More than half (59%) of respondents to a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) study,  Financial Capability in the United States 2016 , were not offered financial education by a school or college they attended. On the five-question financial literacy test administered as part of

The best way to choose a successful diet plan.

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Marriage is about balancing what you put in with what you expect to get out.

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Dementia risk can be reduced 40% in this common way.

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These memories are linked to good mental health.

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Reducing loneliness and depression could be as simple as this...

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The diet means you can eat whatever you like...

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The type of people who are more sensitive to negative emotions.

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By  Jared Paul, CFP, CIMA Lifestyle creep is the phenomenon of spending more money once you begin to make more. Although it may not sound like a problem, falling victim to lifestyle creep can have short or long-term financial consequences. Unfortunately, this cycle can go on forever. To better understand the

People's decisions about their relationships are often unselfish.

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Some people's personalities naturally have greater resistance to mental health problems. 

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Foods included in the diet include seafood, low-carb vegetables, cheese, eggs, coconut oil and olive oil.

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People's weight loss efforts can be undermined in this surprising way.

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The average IQ for the population is 100.

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The study showed 128 young women personality profiles of various men.

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Depression affects 16 million people in the US each year.

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For the study, 53 people with a fear of spiders were shown pictures of them on a computer screen.

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One type does not respond to SSRI antidepressants.

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It can enhance mental flexibility.

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