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  Scientists recently conducted a study to see how emotions affect the way children eat. Using key scenes from “The Lion King” and a couple of snack options, the researchers observed how kids’ feelings influenced their food choices. Listen to find out what the study discovered about children’s emotional eating.

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• Forces that Fuel Friendship

  

  Friendship plays an important role in many people’s lives, but often people give little thought to what it takes to make friends and keep friendships alive. A journalist set out to find some answers. She conducted over 100 interviews with groups of friends to discover the forces that help build and solidify friendships. Listen to hear about the unique friendships that she encountered during her research, and learn about the six qualities she thinks are necessary for lasting friendships.

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• The Ups and Downs of Anxiety

  

  Many people are familiar with the uncomfortable ways anxiety makes their body feel, but they may still wonder, what is anxiety? According to experts, anxiety is a normal and often useful emotion that likely played an important role in human evolution. When anxiety persists, though, it can become harmful. Listen to learn more about the purpose of anxiety, how a person’s body responds to it, and what factors influence the anxiety someone feels.

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• Voice Notes Promote Happiness

  

  Texting may be quick and easy, but according to scientists, communications that contain the human voice do more to strengthen people’s bonds. Recorded voice messages can convey a range of emotions and remind the listener of the sender’s humanity. Listen to hear why more people are choosing to send voice notes and why they promote happiness and connection.

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