Our brains and bodies are wired for empathy, cooperation, generosity, and connection. By Dr. Summer AllenScience writer and editor Introduction Humans are social creatures with a propensity to connect with others…
Traveling can be stressful. Can the science of happiness help? By Dr. Jaime KurtzAssociate professor of psychologyJames Madison University Introduction Last year I took a trip to Taos, New Mexico—a…
Research is discovering all the different ways that nature benefits our well-being, health, and relationships. By Kristophe GreenSenior Psychology majorUniversity of California, Berkeley By Dr. Dacher KeltnerFounding director of the…
Tossing and turning night after night, no matter what she tried, Elspeth Wilson could not sleep. That’s until her partner bought her a teddy bear. Since then, Elspeth has snuggled…
Constrictive social norms and views of masculinity still prevent many men from being vulnerable and seeking help, which is impacting their mental well-being. By Dr. Ellen ChoiAssistant Professor, HR Management…
Twitching can help promote feelings of positivity, improve mood and foster an affinity with nature. By Dr. Jolanta BurkeSenior Lecturer, Centre for Positive Health SciencesRCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences Introduction The mental health benefits of being in nature have long been…
Whether experienced directly or indirectly, racial incidents can trigger numerous psychological impacts on Black people, including lower self-esteem and anxiety. By Dr. Char NewtonClinical Assistant ProfessorUniversity of North Dakota Introduction Since European expansion into…
Singles can face mistaken stereotypes and value judgments that they are less happy, or lonelier. For many, being single is simply a relationship preference or even an orientation. By Dr. Elizabeth BrakeProfessor of Philosophy Rice University Introduction As the holidays…
Research shows that asking an insecure partner about their day can increase their relationship satisfaction. By Dr. Joanne WoodProfessor of PsychologyUniversity of Waterloo By Dr. Kassandra CortesAssistant Professor, Lazaridis School of Business and…
A scholar of digital religion and Buddhism argues that not all Western Buddhism practice is inauthentic. Here’s a way to know what’s real. By Dr. Gregory GrieveHead and Professor, Religious Studies Department University of North Carolina – Greensboro Introduction Is digital Buddhism, which includes…
