Anthropologists find that the use of "emotional" words in all sorts of books has soared and dipped across the past century, roughly mirroring each era’s social and economic upheavals. And psychologists say this new form of language analysis may offer a more objective view into our culture.
http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/04/01/175584297/mining-books-to-map-emotions-through-a-century
A psychologist says he can predict whether two people will end up on a date by analyzing their language style and use of certain words. His research on language can also help explain power dynamics between people.
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They complain a bit more than everyone else, and they often share their negative views and feelings when face to face with friends and acquaintances. Researchers wondered whether those behavior patterns would hold true online.
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New York Times columnist Mark Bittman talks about taxing unhealthy foods. His article in the Times’ Sunday Review on July 24, “Bad Food? Tax It, and Subsidize Vegetables,” looks at why it’s so difficult to market healthy foods successfully.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/24/opinion/sunday/24bittman.html?_r=1
Meditation exercises to help you get to sleep quickly and easily.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/audio/2011/jan/28/headspace-sleeping
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Third in a series of meditation podcasts. Take the stress out of travelling to and from work with Headspace’s guide to mindfulness while commuting.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/audio/2011/jan/27/headspace-commuting
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Third in a series of meditation podcasts. Learn how to take the time to appreciate food.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/audio/2011/jan/26/headspace-eating
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Second in a series of meditation podcasts. Tips to help you take the time to notice the world around you while walking.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/audio/2011/jan/25/headspace-walking
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First of a series of podcasts explaining how to use meditation and mindfulness to reduce stress and increase concentration.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/audio/2011/jan/24/headspace-mindfulness
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Science, technology, environment and health news and discussion from the makers of the NPR public radio program Science Friday with host Ira Flatow.
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