The future and its possibilities are something that you actively co-create with others. New research suggests that imagining together makes you closer and more connected to them in the here and now. By Zoë FowlerGraduate Assistant in PsychologySkidmore College By…
Memory is difficult to define without being circular. People often define memory as “something you can remember”. But we cannot deny the existence of a memory when there is no recollection. By Dr. Jee…
Remembering past events, experiences or emotions is a big part of being human. But if dwelling on the past is distressing, here’s what you can do to help. By Dr. Laura JobsonAssociate Professor (Clinical Psychology) Monash University Introduction Many of…
While people have wondered about déjà vu for a long time, only recently have scientists started experimentally investigating what might trigger it. By Dr. Anne ClearyProfessor of Cognitive PsychologyColorado State University Introduction Have you…
Many medical conditions can affect prospective memory. But so can excessive alcohol use. By Dr. Sarah RaskinProfessor of Psychology and Neuroscience Trinity College Introduction Have you ever walked into a room and then…
How a 17th-century physician followed his ‘gut feeling’ and proposed a link between the emotions and the stomach, which seemingly echoes the latest medical research on the brain–gut connection. By…
Researchers are discovering how music affects the brain, helping us to make sense of its real emotional and social power. By Jill SuttieFree-lance journalist and a staff writer Introduction I still…
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…
New research shows that people with depression use words such as ‘always’, ‘nothing’ or ‘completely’ more often than others. By Mohammed Al-MosaiwiPhD Candidate in Psychology University of Reading Introduction From the way you move and sleep,…
The good news is that we can all improve our happiness levels with daily practice. By Lowri Dowthwaite-WalshSenior Lecturer in Psychological InterventionsUniversity of Central Lancashire Introduction What makes you happy? Maybe…
