Assessing how well items align with your core beliefs may make it easier to let them go. By Dr. Mary E. DozierAssistant Professor of Psychology Mississippi State University Introduction I recently helped my mom sort through boxes she…
A scientific controversy about the relationship between meaning and happiness raises fundamental questions about how to live a good life. By Jill SuttieFreelance journalist and a staff writer By Jason MarshFounding editor…
René Descartes said the only thing we can be certain about is that we think. But what is the nature of thoughts? Philosophers have pondered this for centuries. By Dr. Sam BaronAssociate Professor,…
For mental health professionals, exploring the role of pets in clients’ lives can offer valuable insights into their family dynamics and well-being. By Dr. Renata RomaSupervised Therapist and Postdoctoral FellowUniversity of Saskatchewan By Dr. Laleh DadgardoustPhD in Forensic…
When it comes to freedom, death, and the meaning of life, acknowledging you might have limits can cause existential distress. By Dr. Daryl Van TongerenAssociate Professor of PsychologyHope College Introduction…
Kids with disruptive mood dysregulation disorder have explosive outbursts well past toddler age. Scientists are trying to work out the causes and what treatments help. By Katarina ZimmerScience and environment…
Utterances like um, wow and mm-hmm aren’t garbage — they keep conversations flowing. By Bob HolmesScience Writer Listen carefully to a spoken conversation and you’ll notice that the speakers use a lot of little quasi-words — mm-hmm, um, huh? and…
Diets high in fat, sugar and processed foods are associated with higher calorie intake, poorer memory and lower cognitive function. By Dr. Monica DusAssociate Professor of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology University of Michigan Introduction During the…
Humans have latched onto rhythms and tunes for millennia. Does all this music have an evolutionary purpose or is it just “evolutionary cheesecake”? By Dr. Katrina McFerranProfessor and Head of Creative Arts and Music…
As retro video games become more popular, research suggests players could be looking for nostalgia – and the psychological benefits it brings. By Dr. Nicholas BowmanAssociate Professor of Communication Studies Syracuse University By Dr. Tim WulfFreelance ResearcherUniversity of…
