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Being Naughty Or Nice May Boost Willpower And Physical Endurance

New research from Harvard University suggests that moral actions may increase our capacity for willpower and physical endurance. Study participants who did good deeds – or even just imagined themselves helping others – were better able to perform a subsequent task of physical endurance. The research, published in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science, […]

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Self-Esteem Declines Sharply Among Older Adults While Middle-Aged Are Most Confident

Self-esteem rises steadily as people age but starts declining around the time of retirement, according to a longitudinal study of men and women ranging in age from 25 to 104. “Self-esteem is related to better health, less criminal behavior, lower levels of depression and, overall, greater success in life,” said the study’s lead author, Ulrich […]

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