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live longer

A Harvard Study That Ran For 80 Years Reveals That Good Genes Are Nice, But Joy Is Better

Kris Di Jun 7, 2019

Our genes may in part dictate how long we'll live, but this 80-year-old Harvard study has proved that being part of a loving community helps us be happier, and live longer. A group of researchers began a study on the health of Harvard…

Consciousness

Five Selfish Reasons to Do Good

Robyn Reisch Jun 23, 2016

Have you ever noticed that people who engage in volunteer work seem super happy - maybe even obnoxiously so? Well, according to science, they actually do have plenty to smile about. Doing a good deed helps not only the beneficiary, but…

Health

Men Who Marry Smart Women Live Longer

Robyn Reisch May 20, 2016

Think of your ideal wife: are brains at the top of your list when you name her best qualities? Perhaps they should be. Research suggests that having a brainy bride may extend your life and ward off dementia. During a talk called…

Neuroscience

Research Confirms that Smarter People Live Longer

Justin Gammill Jan 29, 2016

Back in 1932, almost every single 11-year-old in Scotland was surveyed as a part of the Scottish Mental Survey. All of the children were given the same IQ test and the data was updated throughout their lives until they passed away.…

Consciousness

How Much Should You Sleep According To Science

Dharam Barrett Jan 12, 2016

Ah sleep, the big ZZZZZ. I can never seem to have enough of it. Sometimes it literally feels like I'm not getting any. With a rowdy toddler in tow, sometimes I wonder if there is any point trying to sleep at all? So I decided to research …