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We still bond with loved ones, even after death ❤️ 

A new study finds most people grieving a partner, or even a pet, report vivid dreams or waking experiences involving the deceased.

73.5% of bereaved partners and 59.3% of bereaved pet owners dreamed of their lost loved one within a month.

Those who dreamed were also more likely to feel or sense them while awake, suggesting we continue to form real emotional bonds even after loss. Researchers think it reflects an openness to ongoing connection, not a sign that something’s wrong.

An comforting reminder that love doesn’t just vanish. Sometimes it just changes shape.

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The cure for a lack of motivation? 🏃 

Millions are classed as inactive and even more struggle with motivation. So how do you actually want to move, not feel dragged into it?

A new study from the University of Bath asked 109 adults to aim for 8,000 steps a day. Half also followed short daily mindfulness sessions through an app. After 30 days, both groups moved more but those using mindfulness felt a stronger internal drive to keep going.

If moving feels like a battle, maybe the trick isn’t doing more, it’s thinking differently about it.

Read the full study here 👈

Parents can fine tune their babies emotions ⚙️ 

Around 1 in 5 babies are born with a highly sensitive, turbulent temperament. This means they cry more, react harder to new things, and find it tougher to calm down. Research from Reichman University now shows that how parents respond can actually reshape these babies’ brains.

When caregivers consistently tune into their babies' signals (known as contingent responsive parenting), it helps build calmer, more empathetic brains. Babies who received this kind of care were less fearful and more socially responsive by their first birthday. Those who didn’t showed brain patterns tied to emotional struggles later on.

It’s powerful proof: even intense temperaments aren’t set in stone. Attuned parenting can build emotional resilience from the start.

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