Picture a stereotypical tough guy and you might imagine a man with a broad face, a square jaw, and a stoical demeanor.

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Thinking about death can actually be a good thing. An awareness of mortality can improve physical health and help us re-prioritize our goals and values, according to a new analysis of recent scientific studies.

Children who grow up learning to speak two languages are better at switching between tasks than are children who learn to speak only one language.

New research explains how speaking more than one language may translate to better mental health.