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On Jan. 9, Ottawa Senators’ president of hockey operations and general manager (GM) Steve Staios issued a statement condemning lurid speculation about the reasons behind starting goalie Linus ...

Scientists have long focused on quantifying fear and other negative emotions in animals. Now they’re trying to measure ...

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What does happiness come down to? “Good relationships keep us healthier and happier.” That's what over 85 years of research from Harvard tells us. The human experience has shown us the same thing ...

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Every year, we come back to the same question: What actually helps people feel more connected, grounded, and human? On The Science of Happiness podcast, we continue to explore what research tells us ...