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Why Phone Calls Combat Loneliness Better Than Zoom Calls

The phone is better at reducing stress, too

Apr 1, 2021

A woman laughing while talking on phone.

Apr 1, 2021

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A Fun Way to Keep Your Memory Sharp

Experts say trying new things can go a long way for the brain

Jan 27, 2021

A Fun Way to Keep Your Memory Sharp

Jan 27, 2021

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Why Loneliness May Be a Bigger Problem for the Young Than the Old

For young people whose developmental task is to connect with other people, the pandemic can feel like life is on pause

Aug 24, 2020

The silhouette of a young man looking outside a window alone.

Aug 24, 2020

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How to Manage Your Fear During the Coronavirus

Fear of the virus may be more infectious than the virus itself

Mar 5, 2020

How to Manage Your Fear During the Coronavirus

Mar 5, 2020

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Why Musicians Have Better Memory

Research is revealing a link between musicians and memory skills. What does that mean for the rest of us?

Feb 21, 2020

Why Musicians Have Better Memory

Feb 21, 2020

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Family Drama Is Bad for Your Health

Keep this in mind over the holiday season: A new study reveals family tension takes a toll on health over time

Nov 26, 2019

Family Drama Is Bad for Your Health

Nov 26, 2019

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Teenage Brains Run on Raw Emotion

Research explains why that isn’t necessarily a bad thing

Sep 30, 2019

Activist Greta Thunberg speaking into a microphone as she leads the Youth Climate Strike.

Sep 30, 2019

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Stereotypes About Single People Can Influence Cancer Treatment

A new report highlights how physician’s assumptions can impede care

Sep 18, 2019

Stereotypes About Single People Can Influence Cancer Treatment

Sep 18, 2019

Tom Jacobs

Tom Jacobs

Tom Jacobs is a California-based journalist who focuses on psychology, behavior, creativity, and the arts. He was the senior staff writer of Pacific Standard.

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