Can a sense of humor help you live longer? A remarkable 15-year Norwegian study of 53,556 people associated strong cognitive humor with substantially lower mortality in several categories. Add evidence that laughter can reduce cortisol, strengthen social connection and support psychological well-being, and perhaps laughter really does deserve a place in the longevity toolkit.

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Near-death experiences have fascinated humanity for centuries. Modern neuroscience is finally beginning to investigate them with portable EEG monitors, CPR studies, and brain imaging. We examine the groundbreaking AWARE-II study, the brain's "Wave of Death," ATP depletion, psychedelic parallels, and what science can—and cannot—tell us about consciousness at the edge of death.

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Marjane Satrapi gave the world Persepolis, one of the most powerful memoirs ever created. Following reports that she died of sadness after losing her husband, her story also shines a light on the very real science of Broken Heart Syndrome and the widowhood effect.

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Crying isn’t weakness—it’s biology. From evolutionary signaling to financial stress, here’s why tears exist and why so many Americans are crying over money in 2026.

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Schizophrenia isn’t “split personality” — it’s a complex brain disorder with hallucinations, delusions, and stigma attached. It costs society $173B a year but what it really needs is compassion, not myths. Here’s the fun, funny, and fact-packed breakdown.

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