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Precautionary savings boost overall happiness

Easily accessible savings, known as precautionary savings, have a profound positive effect on individual well-being. This type of savings provides a psychological buffer, alleviating stress related to financial uncertainty. People with a safety net of liquid savings experience greater peace…

Intelligent people prefer dark humor

The study titled “Cognitive and emotional demands of black humour processing: the role of intelligence, aggressiveness, and mood” was published in the journal Cognitive Processing in 2017. The research investigates the relationship between appreciation for dark humor and traits such…

Music preferences as reflections of moral values

A study links musical preferences to moral values using machine learning to analyze participants’ favorite songs. Acoustic elements like pitch and timbre predict values like care and fairness, while lyrical content relates to loyalty and authority. These insights highlight the…

Zone 2 cardio: benefits of low-intensity training

Zone 2 cardio, characterized by low-intensity exercise, boosts endurance and overall fitness by enhancing aerobic capacity and fat metabolism. Maintaining a heart rate of 60-70% of maximum, Zone 2 training helps build a foundation for faster, more intense workouts without…