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Heartbeats Hint at Personality Traits
By Rachael Rettner last updated
Aspects of our personality can be revealed in a heartbeat, literally.

Will Your Toddler Be a Drinker? Personality May Tell
By Laura Poppick last updated
Highly sociable tots, along with emotionally stable ones, were more likely than their peers to drink alcohol as teens.

Going for Gold! 7 Olympic Secrets to Success
By Robin Nixon Pompa last updated
The same tricks that work for Olympians can also lead to everyday success.
'Universal' Personality Traits Are Not, Study Finds
By Megan Gannon last updated
A new study of an isolated Bolivian society shows the "Big Five" might not be as comprehensive as previously thought.

No Regrets: Why 'Letting Go' May Be Key to Happy Aging
By Charles Q. Choi last updated
Life regrets are tied to depression in older adults.

Are These Four Personality Types for Real?
By Stephanie Pappas last updated
Researchers find that personality traits occur in clusters.

With Personality Traits, You Are Who You Like
By Stephanie Pappas last updated
People are tolerant of even their worst personality traits in others.
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