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Did Scientists Just Unravel One Mystery of Stonehenge?
A rock sample from the Neolithic structure Stonehenge made its way to a science lab after 60 years in a private collection. Here's how one rock told us from whence it rolled.
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Strengthen Your Nerves with Deliberate Practice
When you start a resistance training program, your muscles don’t change much at first but your nervous system does. A new study shows that you may need more than just reps to make your strength training stick—you need to deliberately train to strengthen your nerves.
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Can Your Diet Help Reduce Stress?
Don't believe everything you hear about stress-busting foods. Nutrition Diva sorts fact from fiction to help you boost your mood and beat stress belly.  
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How to Spot Fake News—A Former CIA Analyst's Advice
You can't navigate online these days without the words "fake news" crossing your path. But what is fake news, who spreads it, and why has it become so pervasive? We talked to Cindy Otis, a former CIA analyst and the author of True or False: A CIA Analyst's Guide to Spotting Fake News to learn more about how to identify fake news and stop spreading misinformation.
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What We're Reading
We’ve all set out to change our lives with big plans, bold ideas, and brilliant ambitions. And too often those resolutions and plans have lasted for a day or two before real life swoops in and we are back to normal. Or, perhaps even more frequently, we find ourselves so overwhelmed with life that we feel utterly powerless to even attempt to change anything. The Power of Small offers a way forward. Instead of pushing for large, dramatic changes, Aisling and Trish Leonard-Curtin help readers make small, manageable changes in their lives.

As practicing psychologists, Aisling and Trish know first-hand the power of the techniques outlined in The Power of Small and have based their writing on numerous case studies and the latest psychological research. Emphasizing self-compassion and real, actionable steps, The Power of Small will empower you to make big changes in your life―one small step at a time.
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How to Present Remotely with Confidence
If public speaking makes you nervous, the uncertainty of presenting remotely can be a real recipe for cold sweats. Use these strategies to prepare and present with confidence.
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How to Use a 529 Plan to Manage Education Expenses
Whether schools and colleges open up virtually or in-person in 2020, the cost of education is expensive. Laura explains how to use a 529 savings plan to make your money go further. You'll get tips for choosing the right plan, managing it wisely, and boosting your contributions.
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Postpartum Mental Health Issues We Don't Talk About
There's more to postpartum mental health than "baby blues." These lesser-known challenges may not get as much attention as postpartum depression, but they're no less real to new moms who experience them.
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