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Why does social media hurt some people's body image more than others? A new study suggests life strategy, sex, and digital comparison all matter.

Not all types of prayer are equally effective, efficient, or therapeutic. Research explains why emotional authenticity is key to reaping the positive benefits of praying.

Think saying um and uh makes you sound unprepared? These tiny hesitation words play an important role in how we think, speak, and communicate.

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You don't need to be a victim of violence for it to cloud your thinking: Research finds that just recalling it can be enough to tax your brain.