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Why the pursuit of happiness can be bad for you, and what you should pursue instead
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Why the pursuit of happiness can be bad for you, and what you should pursue instead

by Christian Van Nieuwerburgh, Jolanta Burke, The Conversation Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Happiness is one of the most important goals in life. During the pandemic, it trended as the most searched word on Google. But here’s why the pursuit of happiness can be bad for you. It can make us more self-centered. The active pursuit of happiness can exacerbate individualistic...

Giving social support to others may boost your health
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Giving social support to others may boost your health

by Jeff Grabmeier,  The Ohio State University Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain When it comes to your health, being willing to give social support to your spouse, friends and family may be just as important as receiving assistance, a new study suggests. While researchers have long thought that receiving social support from others is a key to health, results...