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Why Toxic Masculinity Can Be Bad For Older Men’s Health

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Written by: Caroline Brooks

Why Toxic Masculinity Can Be Bad For Older Men’s Health

The belief that “real men” must be strong, tough, and independent may be a detriment to their social needs later in life, researchers report.

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There's Plenty Of Toilet Paper In The US – So Why Are People Hoarding It?

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Written by: Jay L. Zagorsky

There's Plenty Of Toilet Paper In The US – So Why Are People Hoarding It?

The other day I went into Costco to buy some toilet paper. It came as a small shock when I couldn’t find a single roll.

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7 Science-Based Strategies To Cope With Coronavirus Anxiety

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Written by: Jelena Kecmanovic

7 Science-based Strategies To Cope With Coronavirus Anxiety

As the SARS-CoV-2 virus continues its global spread and the number of diagnosed COVID-19 cases continues to increase, anxiety related to the outbreak is on the rise too.

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Americans Still Trust Doctors And Scientists During A Public Health Crisis

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Written by: Ellen Peters, et al

Americans Still Trust Doctors And Scientists During A Public Health Crisis

The coronavirus epidemic is a health crisis that threatens Americans’ quality of life. Who do Americans trust to lead them through it?

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Hypocognition Is A Censorship Tool That Mutes What We Can Feel

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Written by: Kaidi Wu

Hypocognition Is A Censorship Tool That Mutes What We Can Feel

It is a strange feeling, stumbling upon an experience that we wish we had the apt words to describe, a precise language to capture.

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Are We Addicted to Adrenaline and Feeding Fear-Based Realities?

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Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

Are We Addicted to Adrenaline and Feeding Fear-Based Realities?
A while back I wrote an article entitled "I Am Safe" as part of my ongoing "What Works For Me" series. With all the fear going around these days (and not just about the Coronavirus), I thought I would delve again into the topic of fear, since it is currently a pervasive energy on planet earth.

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Moving Through Your Chakra Filters Into the Age of Aquarius, the Age of Love and Acceptance

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Written by: Martin Brofman

Moving Through Your Chakra Filters Into the Age of Aquarius, the Age of Love and Acceptance

Each of the chakras is like a lens through which you choose to interpret events in the outer world. You always have the choice as to whether you will interpret these events through the filter of security, sensation, freedom or power, love, expression or abundance, spirit, or unity.

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Why You Should Stop Using Food To Reward Or Punish Your Kids

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Written by: Stephanie Meyers

Why You Should Stop Using Food To Reward Or Punish Your Kids

At one time or another, just about every parent uses food to reward their kids for good behavior and achievements – or to console them when they’re sad or disappointed.

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Our Choice: Living from Fear and the Lower Brain...Or Thriving with the Higher Brain

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Written by: Michael Cotton, D.C.

Our Choice: Living from Fear and the Lower Brain...Or Thriving with the Higher Brain
The problem is that our lower brains are not equipped to adapt to the multiple demands and complexities put on it by modern living. So this primitive mechanism quickly goes into overwhelm and never turns off.

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Why Women Dress For Other Women As Well As Men

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Written by: Jaimie Arona Krems

Why Women Dress For Other Women As Well As Men

“If you can’t be better than your competition,” Vogue editor Anna Wintour once said, “just dress better.”

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It Is Not You, But Existence Itself, That Is Fundamentally Unsound

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Written by: Natalia Dashan

It Is Not You, But Existence Itself, That Is Fundamentally Unsound

There is a common misconception that scuba divers inflate and deflate some sort of attached air sack to move up and down. In reality, you control your buoyancy by breathing in and out.

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Becoming More Than Human: Overcoming The Crab Box Effect In Your Life

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Written by: Barbara J. Semple

Becoming More Than Human: Overcoming The "Crab Box" Effect In Your Life
For a long time, I hated being human. I used to hate being stereotyped into any category, even being human, because humanity has done so many bad things since it moved out of 'the gardens.'

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You Are Not An Old Dog: Moving From Head Space to Heart Space

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Written by: Will T. Wilkinson

You Are Not An Old Dog: Moving From Head Space to Heart Space
Every habit has its weight. Over time, the gravity of our routines gets heavier, making change increasingly difficult. The phrase, "You can't teach an old dog new tricks" pretty much sums it up.

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What To Do If You Find Something Morally Sickening

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Written by: Jessica Tracy

What To Do If You Find Something Morally Sickening

If I were to say that I’m thinking about having sex with my stepbrother, I guess you’d tell me to think again: sex with a sibling or even a stepsibling is just plain wrong – it’s not a morally acceptable action.

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Meaning for a Meaningless World: Letting Go of Grievances

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Written by: Richard Smoley


Meaning for a Meaningless World: Letting Go of Grievances
From a conventional point of view, forgiveness is not only more powerful but more advantageous than many believe. Grievances are enormous obstacles to happiness and success. 

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The Truth Can Be Scary: Admitting When You’re Wrong

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Written by: Amy Fish

Admitting When You’re Wrong: The Truth Can Be Scary
How am I going to break them the news? This is not going to be easy. I will admit that I was wrong, but I decide to put it off until I get there, hoping that once they see our brave faces, some of the sting will be gone. I will bring it up after dinner but before...

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Moving Past The Fear Shadow's Comfort Zone To Discover Confidence and Inner Stillness

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Written by: Sarah Mane

Moving Past The Fear Shadow's Comfort Zone To Discover Inner Stillness
The transformation of our understanding occurs at the instant that wisdom illuminates the situation. The light immediately banishes mistaken understanding, and this dispels the shadow of fear without further effort. The light from the flashlight is the illumination of true and complete knowledge.

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Even Very Young Children Can Become Prejudiced

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Written by: Melanie Killen

Even Very Young Children Can Become Prejudiced

Racism has negative consequences for children’s health. It harms the kids who experience it personally and those who witness it, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, an organization that represents 67,000 doctors who treat children.

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Why Do People Believe Con Artists?

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Written by: Barry M. Mitnick

Why People Believe Con Artists?

What is real can seem pretty arbitrary. It’s easy to be fooled by misinformation disguised as news and deepfake videos showing people doing things they never did or said.

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What's The Point Of Rational Thought If Emotions Always Take Over?

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Written by: Eyal Winter

What's The Point Of Rational Thought If Emotions Always Take Over?
Even the most emotional person uses rational thought when deciding, and even the most rational person is affected by emotions when making decisions.

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What Would Happen If We All Just Stopped Following Rules?

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Written by: Nick Chater

What Would Happen If We All Just Stopped Following Rules?

We all feel the oppressive presence of rules, both written and unwritten – it’s practically a rule of life.

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