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Researchers Highlight the Silver Linings of the Pandemic Identified During Large Survey
Human beings, despite our predilection for drama, are exceptionally resilient creatures, and able to find the silver lining in almost everything.
A recent study queried...
When Neighborhood Knows Bits of Personal Information About Local Police, Crime Drops by 5-7%
Simple social cooperation psychology can be as effective as the harshest policing strategies in reducing crime, a new study has found.
Disadvantaged communities in New...
Your Brain Doesn’t Slow Down Until You’re in Your 60s – Later Than Thought
Mental speed—the speed at which we can deal with issues requiring rapid decision-making —does not change substantially over decades.
Psychologists at Heidelberg University have come...
Exercise Can Help Older Adults Retain Memories
We all know exercise is good for us, but that still leaves plenty of questions. How much exercise? Who benefits the most? And when...
Magic Mushrooms Are Safe to Treat Mental Health Conditions, Says Another Landmark Trial
A trip to the doctor for a dose of magic mushrooms could help treat mental health conditions like PTSD, according to new research.
Small doses...
Mindfulness Can Get Wandering Thoughts Back on Track, Study Finds
Everyone can remember a time when their mind would not stay on task.
For example, you might be listening to someone talk in a meeting...
Self-Compassion Is Actually Good for Your Heart Health
Despite what skeptics say, being kind to oneself is not a New Age fad—and there is research to back it up.
Middle-aged women who practiced...
The 2 Conditions For Unconditional Happiness – And 4 Questions to Light the Way
The Lesson: What we believe about the world decides the fate of our thoughts and actions. Two conditions to that belief: That one is...
This Week’s Inspiring Horoscopes From Rob Brezsny’s ‘Free Will Astrology’
Our partner Rob Brezsny provides his weekly wisdom to enlighten our thinking and motivate our mood. Rob’s Free Will Astrology, is a syndicated weekly...
This Week’s Inspiring Horoscopes From Rob Brezsny’s ‘Free Will Astrology’
Our partner Rob Brezsny provides his weekly wisdom to enlighten our thinking and motivate our mood. Rob’s Free Will Astrology, is a syndicated weekly...
People Enjoy Surprisingly Deep Conversations With Strangers, And New Study Finds Benefits
There are positive effects of talking with strangers, a new study finds.
People benefit from deep and meaningful conversations that help us forge connections with...
The Joys of Solitude – Thousands of People Found New Appreciation During Enforced Alone Time in Lockdown
Time spent alone during the pandemic led to positive effects on well-being across all ages, new research has found.
The study of more than 2,000...
Using your Brain Rather than Google Maps: Alzheimer’s Research on London Cabbies is Eye Opening
An iconic fixture in any London street scene for decades, the black taxi cab and their extraordinary cabbies are the focal point of a...
Good Morals in Stories Play a Positive Role in Shifting Values of Teens, Study Finds
An important lesson in the moral education of children could be as close as the book in their hands. Stories matter. And they can...
Science-Backed Tips for Maximizing Play Time With Kids
Years of cognitive development research have uncovered a wealth of knowledge about what children need to grow, thrive, and learn—but it's also important to...
How Meditation Can Help You Make Fewer Mistakes
If you are forgetful or make mistakes when in a hurry, a new study from Michigan State University—the largest of its kind to-date—found that...
Join a Global Gathering of Researchers on the Importance of Self-Compassion – Free Online
Noted researchers are coming together on September 10 to spread one message: “Self-compassion is critical.”
The Global Compassion Gathering will feature a deep dive into self-compassion...
Deeply Empathetic People Process Music Differently in Their Brains
People with who deeply feel the pain or happiness of others differ in the way their brains process music, according to one study.
The researchers...
This Week’s Inspiring Horoscopes From Rob Brezsny’s ‘Free Will Astrology’
Our partner Rob Brezsny provides his weekly wisdom to enlighten our thinking and motivate our mood. Rob’s Free Will Astrology, is a syndicated weekly...
Embrace Your Darker Moods And You’ll Feel Happier in the Long Run, Say Scientists
Pressure to feel upbeat can make you feel downbeat, while embracing your darker moods can actually make you feel better in the long run,...