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"To be effective, a speaker’s gestures must be purposeful – even if they’re performed unconsciously. They
must be visible to the audience. They must mean the same thing to the audience that they mean to the
speaker. And they must reflect what’s being said, as well as the total personality behind the message."

Body language affects how others see us, but it may also change how we see ourselves. Social psychologist Amy Cuddy argues that "power posing" — standing in a posture of confidence, even when we don't feel confident — can boost feelings of confidence, and might have an impact on our chances for success. NOTE: Some of the findings presented in this talk have been referenced in an ongoing debate among social scientists about robustness and reproducibility. Read "Criticisms & updates" below for more details as well as Amy Cuddy's response.

Stress. It makes your heart pound, your breathing quicken and your forehead sweat. But while stress has been made into a public health enemy, new research suggests that stress may only be bad for you if you believe that to be the case. Psychologist Kelly McGonigal urges us to see stress as a positive, and introduces us to an unsung mechanism for stress reduction: reaching out to others.

"Endorphin release differs by exercise intensity, study finds."

"Effects of Exercise and Physical Activity on Anxiety."

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"In this book, McGonigal reveals a decade’s worth of scientific research into the ways all games—including videogames, sports, and puzzles—change how we respond to stress, challenge, and pain. She explains how we can cultivate new powers of recovery and resilience in everyday life simply by adopting a more “gameful” mind-set."

"For the first time, scientists identify a neural population highly selective for music."

"Music Making as a Tool for Promoting Brain Plasticity across the Life Span."

Researcher Marc Gelkopf says that humor extends to our perceptions, attitudes, judgments, and emotions, and can improve both the physical and psychological sides of our wellbeing.