With the holiday season just around the corner, families and households will soon be gathering to give and receive gifts. Many will also be sending donations to communities in crisis, and organizing charity events and food drives to help others. The reason for our holiday generosity is obvious to us as adults. We hold a […]
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How to optimize the pursuit of well-being and happiness is a question researchers have tried to tackle from a range of angles. The social effects of the pandemic led many people to focus more closely on their mental health and buffer against threats to well-being — in short, to pursue happiness. As a social scientist, […]
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Over the years, health promoters and nutritionists alike have challenged the state of Santa’s health based upon his penchant for cookies and his pant size. Because of this, there has been a public outcry from health professionals for Santa to change his ways and serve as a healthier role model for children everywhere. Interestingly, if […]
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