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Category: Health & wellbeing

  • The family connection: how socio-emotional skills pass down generations

    Health & wellbeing

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    23rd April 2026

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    Aureo de Paula

    The social and emotional skills that help us to manage stress, work with others and navigate challenges are as important as cognitive abilities in influencing later life outcomes. New research reveals the extent to which they are being shaped through children’s experiences from the earliest years.

    The family connection: how socio-emotional skills pass down generations
  • Would you mind your health more now if you know you’ll be richer in future?

    Health & wellbeing

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    26th January 2026

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    Marcos Vera Hernandez

    Decisions we make today – including on health – are influenced by our expectations. New research shows how a change in Chile’s pension system altered men’s lifestyle choices: those whose expected wealth at retirement increased started living healthier lives in anticipation of taking their pensions.

    Would you mind your health more now if you know you’ll be richer in future?

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