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Something You Should Know

Magic Words That Influence Others How Feeling Healthy Makes It So

Something You Should Know

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If you're having a rough day, there's one oddly specific body part you can wash that appears to boost your mood—even though the science behind it makes little sense. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21707206

When it comes to communicating, influencing, or connecting with others, some words are far more powerful than others. Jonah Berger, marketing professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and author of Magic Words: What to Say to Get Your Way, explains how small shifts in language can drastically change how people respond.

Can someone be sick and healthy at the same time? According to Tamen Jadad-Garcia, coauthor of Healthy No Matter What: How Humans are Hardwired to Adapt, the answer is yes. She reveals how adaptation shapes our definition of health and how anyone can improve their health and longevity by changing the way they perceive it.

Want to sleep better tonight? There's a surprisingly simple trick that can dramatically improve the quality of your sleep. besthealthmag.ca/list/6-ways-to-impro...


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