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This habit you thought was totally normal could mean you are a narcissist Kyle Schnitzer

Whether it’s a snap from a recent lavish trip abroad or just letting your social following know you went to the gym this morning, the study, published in Computers in Human Behavior, wanted to find the link between selfies and narcissism, which is a personality disorder that can create an inflated sense of self-importance within a person. Read More

Being overweight benefits men more in their careers, but not women: study CW Headley

Across six separate studies, the researchers found that male workers who were on the heavier side were consistently viewed as more persuasive compared to heavyset women and “lightweight” men. Read More

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The reason why your hair has suddenly turned grey is…Kyle Schnitzer

When these cells age prematurely, it spells for bad news: the damage is permanent, according to researchers. Read More

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Harvard scientists find people with more brain activity have shorter lives CW Headley

The physiological activities that regulate metabolism also play a huge role in exciting our nervous system. According to the new paper prolonged hyper-activity bears the potential to shorten our lifespan. Read More

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Beauty sleep is real and can reverse ageing, according to body clock scientists Meghan Ingraham

If aging (and all its unfortunate physical setbacks) can indeed be prorogued by a proper sleep schedule, it couldn’t hurt to fit some extra Zs in your life. Read More

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Your weekend brunch habits might be killing you Kyle Schnitzer

Researchers at the University of Barcelona published their findings in the journal Nutrients, where they made the link between eating jet lag on weekends and an increase in BMI. Read More

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Why putting on a fake smile at work is actually harming you Kyle Schnitzer

Researchers at the University of Arizona found that faking a positive attitude and being obsessed with making a good impression at work to advance in your career not only doesn’t benefit you, but it could prove to hurt you. Read More

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Researchers reveal the secret to using narcissism to your advantage CW Headley

Research published in the Journal of Applied Psychology surveyed workers employed at Fortune 500 Companies and ultimately concluded that team’s led by individuals who counterbalance narcissism and humility are more productive, more engaged and perform better on daily tasks. These employees even viewed their bosses more favorably compared to firms helmed by less narcissistic executives. Read More

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These are the foods you should eat to prevent insomnia CW Headley

According to a new paper from the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine in a detailed analysis of 109 participants, it was found that processed meats and a failure to receive the recommended daily value of vitamins can exasperate conditions that contribute to chronic insomnia, namely obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Read More

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