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A link between social environment and healthy brains in wild rhesus macaques

Research from Penn, Arizona State University, the National Institute of Mental Health, and elsewhere finds that on the island of Cayo Santiago, female monkeys with a higher social status had younger, more resilient molecular profiles.

Qatar University research finds tea consumption improves cognitive function

A joint study by Jianghong Liu of the School of Nursing and Qatar University finds that higher tea intake is associated with reduced cognitive decline in adults.

New Penn medical school program matches service dogs with veterans

The School of Veterinary Medicine’s Warrior Canine Connection program will bring therapeutic service dog training to veterans on campus.

Ten innovators shaping the future of health

Katy Milkman of the Wharton School is lauded for co-founding the Behavior Change for Good initiative, which seeks to dramatically accelerate the development of interventions that work to change common human behaviors.

New book discusses different types of curiosity and how to encourage it

Dani Bassett of the School of Engineering and Applied Science discusses their new book on curiosity and intellectual humility, “Curious Minds,” co-authored with twin Perry Zurn.

Boost your happiness in just three minutes a day—really

A study from Martin Seligman of the School of Arts & Sciences found that writing down three good things that happened each day leads to long-term increases in happiness and decreases in depressive symptoms.

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What our twice-a-year shifts to the clock do to the body

Disruptions to sleep patterns and the body's circadian rhythms are a toll of the twice-a-year shifts between Daylight Saving Time and standard time, says sleep expert Philip Gehrman.

Five steps to take to become a morning person

Philip Gehrman of the Perelman School of Medicine says that people’s internal clocks are 30-40% dependent on genetic factors.

Tell me more with Kelly Corrigan: Angela Duckworth

In a video interview, Angela Duckworth of the School of Arts & Sciences discusses the importance of optimism and dedication as they relate to success, debunking the notion of determinism.

Rejoice in the end of daylight saving time

Katy Milkman of the Wharton School says that the autumn clock change can be reframed as a “windfall” which helps people kick-start a new habit.

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