Our brains are powerful—but secretive—forecasters of video virality
When Stanford University neuroscientist Brian Knutson tracked his smartphone usage, he was shocked to learn that he spent twice as much time on his phone as he had anticipated.
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Is It Normal to Have Back Pain After a C-Section?
Back pain after giving birth can be nerve-racking, especially when you’re still recovering from surgery. You probably expected to feel some discomfort from the incision, but now you’re aching in more places than you thought possible. There isn’t a single possible cause of pain, but rather several plausible explanations for aches, which you might feel in your upper or lower back.
You can do it! A 'growth mindset' helps us learn
One of the most influential phenomena in education over the last two decades has been that of the "growth mindset". This refers to the beliefs a student has about various capacities such as their intelligence, their ability in areas such as maths, their personality and creative ability.
Altruism may not make people as happy as prior studies suggested
A pair of researchers, one with the University of Bonn, the other Harvard University, has found that altruism may not make people as happy as prior studies have suggested. In their paper published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Armin Falk and Thomas Graeber describe a study they carried out with student volunteers and what they learned.
5 Ways to Keep Your Spine Healthy and Happy
Whether it's a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, or strained muscles, it can take some time to diagnose and treat the causes of back pain. And all the while, you're trying to navigate health insurance, work and family life, and everyday stressors in addition to your back pain.
