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This week's issue of InnerSelf is a light one as I was away from the office all week. The Astrological journal speaks of this week's planetary energies as well as tonight's (Sunday, May 15) lunar eclipse and its effect on us for the next 6 months. The rest of the articles, as usual, are geared towards providing you information, insights, and inspiration.
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NEW ARTICLES THIS WEEK
Astrological Overview and Horoscope: May 16 - 22, 2022
Pam Younghans
This weekly astrological journal is based on planetary influences, and offers perspectives and insights to assist you in making the best use of current energies. This column is not intended as prediction. Your own experience will be more specifically defined by transits to your personal chart.
Astrological Overview and Horoscope: May 16 - 22, 2022 (Video)
New Study Finds Simply Believing You Can Do Something Is Linked With Higher Wellbeing
Ziggi Ivan Santini, et al, University of Southern Denmark
Interestingly however, we found that – whether or not our respondents had actually taken action to improve their mental wellbeing – people who believed they could do something to keep mentally healthy tended to have higher mental wellbeing than those who didn’t have this belief.
How Native Birds Are Returning To New Zealand’s Restored Urban Forests
Elizabeth Elliot Noe, Lincoln University et al
Urbanisation, and the destruction of habitat it entails, is a major threat to native bird populations. But as our new research shows, restored urban forests can return native birds to our cities and improve species richness.
Will Lemon Water Detox Or Energize You?
Evangeline Mantzioris, University of South Australia
If you believe anecdotes online, drinking lukewarm water with a splash of lemon juice is detoxifying, energising and soothing. Water and lemon juice on their own are healthy. But if you combine them, do they become healthier?
The Idea That Power Poses Boost Your Confidence Deserves A Second Look
Astrid Schütz, University of Bamberg and Brad Bushman, The Ohio State University
If you stand like Wonder Woman or Superman, will you feel stronger? Will you actually be stronger? Psychology researchers have investigated these questions for decades.
5 Things That Economists Know That Sound Wrong To Most Other People
Renaud Foucart, Lancaster University
A curious thing about our profession is that when we academic economists largely agree with each other on something important, the rest of the world often completely ignores our conclusions.
How Much Sleep You Really Need
Barbara Jacquelyn Sahakian, University of Cambridge, et al 
Most of us struggle to think well after a poor night’s sleep – feeling foggy and failing to perform at our usual standard at school, university or work.
Why Trusting Societies Are Overall Happier
enjamin Radcliff, University of Notre Dame
Human beings are social animals. This means, almost as a matter of logical necessity, that humans’ quality of life is largely decided by the quality of their societies.
The Use Of Deepfakes Can Sow Doubt, Creating Confusion And Distrust In Viewers
Sze-Fung Lee and Benjamin C. M. Fung, McGill University
A manipulated video of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was ciruclated. In it, a digitally generated Zelenskyy told the Ukrainian national army to surrender. The video was circulated online but was quickly debunked as a deepfake
These Strategies and Life Hacks Can Help Anyone with Attention Problems
Rob Rosenthal, University of Colorado
Because of the steady stream of negative feedback people receive about their productivity, organizational skills and time management, some people with the disorder may have low self-esteem or feel inadequate.
What Your Eyes Reveal About Your Health
Barbara Pierscionek, Anglia Ruskin University
Scientists at the University of California, San Diego, have developed a smartphone app that can detect early signs of Alzheimer’s disease and other neurological conditions.
How Phasing Out Oil Can Offer A Better Life For Many
Jack Marley, The Conversation
If all demand for oil were eliminated and vehicles either electrified or rendered obsolete by walking and cycling initiatives, private car motorists could potentially enjoy much lower prices each time they fuel up.
At The Brink
While, we at InnerSelf, strive to present an inspiring and positive view of life and events, at times, an approach is needed that is a bit more harsh when the truths are glaring and need to be addressed. That is what this section At The Brink does: shed light on issues that are urgent for humanity and the planet.
The Southwest Is On Fire And The Iconic Deserts and Towns Are At Risk
Molly Hunter, University of Arizona 
Now, the Southwest is seeing more fires start much earlier in the year. The earlier fire season is partly due to the warming climate. As temperatures rise, the snow melts more rapidly, more water evaporates into the atmosphere and the grasses and other fuels dry out earlier in the season.
This Week's Astrological Overview
Astrological Overview and Horoscope: May 16 - 22, 2022
Pam Younghans
This weekly astrological journal is based on planetary influences, and offers perspectives and insights to assist you in making the best use of current energies. This column is not intended as prediction. Your own experience will be more specifically defined by transits to your personal chart.
Astrological Overview and Horoscope: May 16 - 22, 2022 (Video)
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