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Featured Psychology

·May 21, 2017·5 min read

Why Bad Moods Can Be Good For You

Researchers say bad moods and sadness can be a useful and adaptive part of life, making it easier for us to cope with everyday situations and challenges.

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Featured Psychology

·June 15, 2016·2 min read

Link Between Daytime Mood and Sleep Duration in Teens

Insufficient sleep or fluctuations in sleep patterns are associated with negative moods in teens, and bad moods tend to predict unusually bad sleep the next night.

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Featured Psychology

·June 14, 2016·5 min read

The Pain and Pleasure of Sad Music

A new study sheds pinpoints the ways in which people regulate their mood with the help of music.

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Featured Psychology

·September 2, 2015·3 min read

Feeling Blue? Sadness Can Impair Perception of Color

According to a new study, feeling sad can lead to changes in our color perception.

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