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Entries by David R. Hamilton, Ph.D. from 05/2011

Emotional Contagion: Are Your Feelings 'Infecting' Others?

| Posted 05.19.2011 | Healthy Living
Read More: Mirror Neurons, How to Be Happy, Emotions, Emotional Contagion, Happiness Tips, Happiness, Mirror Neuron System, Love and Relationships, Emotions Contagious, Emotional Wellness, Healthy Living News

Ever noticed that you feel happy around happy people and sad around sad or depressed people? This is known as "emotional contagion" and is facilitated by an interconnected network of cells in the brain.

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Are Healthy (And Unhealthy) Habits Contagious?

| Posted 05.29.2011 | Healthy Living
Read More: Weight Loss, Social Contagion, Obesity, Weight Gain, Obesity Epidemic, Obesity in America, Personal Health, Healthy Living, Health Social Networks, Healthy Living News

What is quite startling, however, from the social network research is that obesity spreads almost like an infectious disease, not just to friends but to friends of friends, and further.

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