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New Research Reveals Age When Most Reach All-Around Mental, Emotional Peak New Research Reveals Age When Most Reach All-Around Mental, Emotional Peak
New Research Reveals Age When Most Reach All-Around Mental, Emotional Peak You may think the mind peaks in your 20s. The data says otherwise. A new open-access analysis in the journal Intelligence reports that overall psychological functioning tends to crest in late midlife, with many adults hitting their best all-around stride near age 60.  The research, led by Gilles Gignac of the University of Western Australia and Marcin Zajenkowski of the University of Warsaw and published in ScienceDirect, reviewed age trends across key abilities and traits, then combined them into a single index. The team examined patterns across 16 dimensions tied to life outcomes. T…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here's Why Shoppers Turn Into 'Product Detectives' Here's Why Shoppers Turn Into 'Product Detectives'
Here's Why Shoppers Turn Into 'Product Detectives' From the coffee maker to the checkout line, more Americans are hitting pause before they choose. In findings released Tuesday, Sept. 2, a national survey of 2,000 US adults by Talker Research for Traditional Medicinals explores how often people second-guess daily choices and why shopping aisles can feel like obstacle courses. The study reports the average person makes about 50 decisions a day and second-guesses a large share of them. One in eight describe themselves as heavy overthinkers who scrutinize nearly every choice.  Roughly one quarter say simple decisions often feel stressful…

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New Research Reveals Why People Keep Making Same Mistakes New Research Reveals Why People Keep Making Same Mistakes
New Research Reveals Why People Keep Making Same Mistakes Ever wonder why some people repeat harmful behaviors, despite clear consequences and repeated warnings?  A groundbreaking global study identifies three distinct decision-making types, shedding new light on why punishment doesn't always lead to smarter choices. Researchers from the School of Psychology at UNSW Sydney and Neuroscience Research Australia observed 267 participants across 24 countries playing an online game called "Planets & Pirates," designed to track how people learn from punishment. Participants faced choices that either earned points or triggered penalties. Researc…

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Major Job Cuts Coming At Walmart: 1,500 Corporate Roles Slashed Major Job Cuts Coming At Walmart: 1,500 Corporate Roles Slashed
Major Job Cuts Coming At Walmart: 1,500 Corporate Roles Slashed Walmart is set to cut about 1,500 corporate jobs across the United States as part of a strategic restructuring effort, according to a new report. The move is aimed at reducing expenses and streamlining decision-making processes, The Wall Street Journal says. The decision, which was announced last week, is not tied to President Donald Trump's tariff policies, a Walmart spokesperson told the outlet. The layoffs will primarily affect teams within global technology operations, US e-commerce fulfillment, and the Walmart Connect division. Earlier report - Walmart Raising Prices Due To Tr…

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by Joe Lombardi