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Scientists say one everyday habit may be quietly shrinking your brain

Winding down looks different for everyone, but it often involves some sort of sitting—it might be sitting back to...

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Quantum breakthrough links light and magnetism in atomically thin materials

A new review highlights exciting progress in atomically thin quantum materials where light and magnetism work...

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5 habits that build lasting happiness, according to research

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Most people treat happiness as something that arrives when conditions are...

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A 2-Minute Habit To Instantly Boost Daily Happiness, By A Psychologist

A 2025 study with causal evidence found that greeting or thanking a stranger boosts happiness, and works best when...

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Moving into a new home? These 5 cleansing rituals can help you welcome a fresh beginning

Many cultures pause before settling into a new house. Opening windows allows fresh air and sunlight to move through...

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India’s green guardians: Meet the Indians who stood between chainsaws and trees to save the country’s green cover

Long before climate change became a global conversation, ordinary Indians risked their lives to protect forests....