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Anna Of The North Was Stuck Far From Home, So She Made Her Own

Anna of the North tells MTV News how her new EP, 'Believe,' was born from a pandemic-induced displacement, and how the stripped-back production mirrors her own feeling of interiority.
Bea Miller Wants You To ‘Feel Something Different’ With Her New EP

Bea Miller's breakout single 'Feel Something' went viral with the 'Euphoria' TikTok challenge. On her new EP, 'Elated!,' it gets a peppy new sound
Karol G Packs A Punch, King Princess Goes Disco-Pop, And More Songs We Love

This week's Bop Shop features reworked songs from Caroline Polachek and Mikey Ferrari, a disco-pop King Princess cut, a seismic new Nilüfer Yanya jam, and so much more.
Blackstarkids’s Future-Facing Nostalgia Is A Living Mood Board

Kansas City trio Blackstarkids synthesize the sounds (and moods) of the past — late '90s and early 2000s culture, music, and movies — to create sticky pop songs that feel completely of the moment. MTV News talks to them about how they do it.

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Why Fall Makes Us Happier!

In the fall season, do you tend to feel happier? Here’s what’s going on, according to psychology professor Dr. Jason Brunt from Biola University.
First, your brain is more ALERT in fall than any other time of year! Because where winter is mostly white and snowy - and spring and summer are dominated by green - fall brings a burst of vibrant yellow, orange and red shades in nature. And Dr. Brunt says our brain interprets the visual contrast as something “significant.” Like a loud noise in a quiet room. It wakes us up mentally.
Then, fall foliage can also fight stress! According to the University of Washington, stressed out people who gazed at trees with brightly-colored fall foliage had a significant drop in heart rate and stress hormones. Plus, focusing on the changing colors of the leaves can be an exercise in mindfulness - which relaxes us, too.
And when the temperature drops, we have less anxiety. Hot and humid weather increases our heart rate, breathing rate, and other metabolic reactions. And our brain can interpret that as an anxiety attack. So in fall, we feel calmer.
That’s why Dr. Brunt says, autumn activates our brain in a way that makes us feel happier… calmer… and more connected to nature!
The Pandemic Made Us Better People!

Do you think the pandemic has made you a better person? Most people do!
According to a OnePoll survey of 2,000 adults, two-out-of-three people say that self-isolation and quarantine made them a better person. The biggest reason? They had the time and flexibility to delve into new hobbies and discover new passions!
The pandemic also made people re-prioritize what they value. Just over half of the respondents said they were even a bit embarrassed by some of the things they valued pre-quarantine - namely material possessions… and the time spent alone gave the vast majority of people a chance to learn more about themselves.
People said they had the opportunity to reflect on their lives, which has led more than one-in-four respondents to say they’re hoping to achieve a better work/life balance.
Being close to the people we care about was a major theme of the survey, too. In fact, almost half of respondents want to spend more quality time with friends and family, and plan to create more meaningful relationships with those around them.
Two Ways To Eat Less:

Here are two tips to improve your eating habits. They come from neuroscientist Dr. Darya Rose, author of “Foodist: Using Real Food and Real Science to Lose Weight Without Dieting.”
First, play relaxing music during meals. Because, the faster we eat, the more we eat. And just like playing upbeat songs can influence how fast you’ll walk or run - it can have the same effect on how quickly we eat. We literally eat to the beat. That’s a trick that bars and restaurants use. When loud, fast music is playing, people eat and drink more quickly. So do the opposite… put on something mellow. Because when we eat at a relaxed pace, we feel full sooner.
Another trick to eat better: Stop looking at food packages. Dr. Rose says, first of all, food manufacturers put health claims on the front because it makes us more likely to buy. And ironically, believing a packaged food is healthy can cause overeating. Because when the label says “low-fat,” “low-carb,” or “low-cal,” we think, “Great! I can eat even MORE of this!” Plus, people tend to reward themselves for being “good” or healthy by eating more later on. So forget about any health claims on packaged food. Instead, buy foods without packaging that you know are healthy.
Your Bedroom Could Be Fueling Insomnia!

What’s keeping you awake at night? It may be your interior design choices!
First, let’s talk lighting… specifically, the position of your lights can impact your sleep. Like overhead lighting, or a sconce or bedside lamp that directs light downward. According to sleep specialist Dr. Michael Breus, light that shines down is harsher on the eyes and can delay the onset of sleep up to an hour. It’s better to have light that shines upward, so it’s diffused. If you can’t change the direction of your lights, try installing a dimmer.
Another way your home décor could be keeping you awake? Your bedroom is cluttered… Whether you have a mountain of throw pillows, or piles of laundry. Psychiatry professor Dr. Emerson Wickwire says, clutter activates the brain and we should think of our bedroom like a place of worship, calm and soothing… And you wouldn't pile dirty clothes in a place of worship, right?
Finally, what are your bedroom walls like? Dr. Wickwire says busy wallpaper, or a bright wall color, stimulates the mind. So what’s the best color for a bedroom? According to a study, people who slept in a pale blue room got the best night’s sleep. But harsh white and red have been linked to increased blood pressure - which is not conducive to a good night’s sleep.

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