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When Work Becomes A Haven From Stress At Home

In the land that came up with the phrase "Thank God it's Friday," and a restaurant chain to capitalize on the sense of relief many feel as the work week ends, researchers made an unusual finding in...

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As Millions Of People Fast For Ramadan, Does The Economy Suffer?

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Why We Think Ignorance Is Bliss, Even When It Hurts Our Health

Medical tests are rarely a pleasant experience, especially if you're worried that something could be seriously wrong. That's true even though we know that regular screenings and tests often help...

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Parking Behavior May Reflect Economic Drive

Copyright 2014 NPR. To see more, visit http://www.npr.org/.Transcript DAVID GREENE, HOST: OK, what you're about to hear might make you think very differently next time you park your car. And maybe...

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The Poor Don't Always Benefit From Democracy, Mortality Rates Show

Copyright 2014 NPR. To see more, visit http://www.npr.org/.Transcript AUDIE CORNISH, HOST: The U.S. government expends huge amounts of money and effort trying to spread democracy around the world....

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What's In A Name? It Could Matter If You're Writing To Your Lawmaker

In recent years, social scientists have tried to find out whether important decisions are shaped by subtle biases. They've studied recruiters as they decide whom to hire. They've studied teachers,...

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Fear Of Blowing Big Calls May Affect How Umpires Do Their Jobs

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Why Your Brain Wants To Help One Child In Need — But Not Millions

Why do people sometimes give generously to a cause — and other times give nothing at all?That's a timely question, because humanitarian groups fighting the Ebola outbreak need donations from people in...

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Study Shows Long-Term Benefits Of Welfare Program

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Invasive Surgery May Motivate Patients To Adopt Healthier Behaviors

Copyright 2014 NPR. To see more, visit http://www.npr.org/.Transcript STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: If you ever get surgery, you will want to know how effective the procedure is going to be. Is it going to fix...

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