What is the world’s #1 favorite scent? Vanilla, says new study
A new study found across cultures vanilla tops as the favorite scent, with isovaleric acid ranked worst.
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How many calories does housework burn? In some cases, as many as jogging!
Housework burns a lot of calories and counts as exercise, equivalent to a moderate-intensity aerobic workout.
New study links doing housework to better memory and fewer falls among older adults
Regular housework in older adults is associated with improved memory, attention span, and physical capacity, reducing fall risks.
34% say their partner purposefully does home chores poorly to avoid doing them in the future
A new survey found that 72% of cohabitating couples disagree on how to split home chores fairly.
U.S. Workers’ Job Satisfaction Hit Record High of 62.3% in 2022
The landscape of job satisfaction in the United States has reached a historic high, with factors like work-life balance and job security playing crucial roles.
New study shows ALL CAPS is harder to read, but lawyers won’t stop using it
Study by Yonathan Arbel and Andrew Toler disproves the idea that the use of all capital letters in contracts improves consumer consent, with readers finding it harder to understand.
Mindful self compassion training linked to lower risk of cardiovascular disease in women, new study finds
A new study in Health Psychology on December 16 found that women practicing mindful self-compassion training have a lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
Mindfulness meditation for pain relief helped 89% of the participants in this new study
A viable treatment method, shown to significantly reduce pain and depression in participants, offering potential benefits for chronic pain management.
Does yoga help with anxiety? Yes, new study finds
A recent study found that practicing yoga can effectively reduce symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder, offering a beneficial alternative to traditional treatments.
64% abandon their New Years resolutions within a month, study finds
About two-thirds of people abandon their goals within a month; most goals involve diet/exercise.