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Rejected Teens Are More Likely to Become Adult Smokers

By Christine Hsu | Nov 20, 2012 11:23 AM EST

Having low peer status in teen years may increase a person's chances of becoming a regular or heavy smoker in adulthood.

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Why the Geek Shall Inherit the Earth: How Social Rejection Sparks Creativity and Productivity

By Christine Hsu | Aug 23, 2012 03:20 PM EDT

It hurts to be excluded, but a new study finds that social rejection can actually spark the imagination, particularly in people with a strong sense of their own independence.

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