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Answering personal questions at the doctor's office can help researchers recognize health problems and find effective interventions.
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Extraordinary beliefs may be supported by an individual's experiences
Conspiracy thinking, supernatural beliefs and pseudoscience can seem impervious to evidence. An anthropologist suggests the opposite.
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Treating love for work like a virtue can backfire on employees and teams
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Unwinding can be hard during the holidays for many reasons. Building in time to recharge through active leisure can help.
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