By Srikumar S. Rao source : psychology today Positive thinking is so firmly enshrined in our culture that knocking it…
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Paralysed inventor to sell robotic ‘trousers’
Paralysed inventor to sell robotic ‘trousers’ for $100,000 that let patients walk and even climb stairs An Israeli entrepreneur has…
Freer, Messier, Happier
In 1946, when my grandfather mustered out of the army and married my grandmother, he set up what looked like…
You Are Who You Eat With
When the 10 Garcia-Prats boys got together every night for dinner, they shared more than food around the table. They…
A Sit-In Success Story
Parents in a low-income Chicago neighborhood endured a 43-day sit-in to get a library for their children.
Are Ghosts Calling Your Cell Phone?
The number of mystery calls to mobiles attributed to spooks has rocketed by 43 per cent in the last four years, a study found. Spectre investigator Phil Hayes from Paranormal Research UK believes a third of all hauntings are now through mobile phones.
Why Money Makes You Unhappy
Money is surprisingly bad at making us happy. Once we escape the trap of poverty, levels of wealth have an…
Prayers really can heal the sick
The power of prayer really can help to heal the sick, an international study has found – especially if the…
Predict the Future Using Your Fingernails
Want to know the future? You don’t need crystal ball or a time machine. Just examine your moles or your…
This Is Your Brain On Sex
She did not often have such strong emotions. But she suddenly felt powerless against her passion and the desire to…