Folk Music Isn't What It Used to Be—and That's More Than Okay
The Newport Folk Festival, held last weekend in Rhode Island, keeps traditions alive while simultaneously pushing the boundaries of what "folk" means as a genre.
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Improbably enough, people who are better able to resist impulses report being more satisfied with their lives.
Study: Shocks to the Forehead Make Other People Appear More Attractive
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Study: Stressing About Stress Is Bad for You
People who thought stress was negatively affecting their health were twice as likely to have heart attacks, regardless of how much stress they actually experienced. ... Is this article only making the problem worse?
Study: For Social Rejection, a Nasal Spray
Students who sniffed oxytocin ("the love hormone") were more likely to maintain trust in others after getting their feelings hurt.
Study: When Talking to Kids About Obesity, Focus on Foods, Not Body Shapes
When their parents talk to them about their weight, adolescents are more likely to develop unhealthy eating behaviors. Better to focus on talking about healthy foods
Study: After 9/11, More Than a Million People Started Smoking Again
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Study: How Much You Exercise Matters More Than How Often
Sweating for 20 minutes a day doesn't seem to be better than 80 minutes every four days.
Study: 'Distracted Walking' Causes More Injuries Than Distracted Driving
Even when they're not texting, just talking on the phone puts pedestrians at risk.
Study: A Drink Per Day During Pregnancy Seems Safe
Kids whose mothers drank "moderately" scored just as well on a balance test at age ten. This adds to a growing body of evidence that women may not have to stay away from all alcohol during pregnancy.