We often assume that having more ‘good things’ than others means being more valuable as a person. But behind this there are a host of hidden assumptions. By Dr. Joshua ForstenzerSenior Lecturer in Philosophy and Co-Director…
A one-off trip to a day spa is unlikely to transform your mental health. But these expert tips might help you cut yourself some slack. By Dr. Lydia BrownSenior Lecturer in PsychologyThe University of Melbourne Introduction “I have to…
You can train your brain to wake up on time naturally. By Dr. Beth Ann MalowProfessor of Neurology and PediatricsVanderbilt University Introduction Why do I feel better rested when I wake myself up than I…
A new study of opioids reveals a tie between drug addiction and social connection. By Jill SuttieFreelance journalist and a staff writer Introduction Science has long known that having positive social…
Thinking of others enhances your well-being, while selfishness just adds to stress, studies show. By Kendall PowellFreelance science writer and editor Common wisdom holds that people, at their most instinctual level, are self-interested.…
It’s what psychologists call self-continuity, and can improve your health and well-being By Katherine EllisonProfessional journalist and author Introduction When asked why he didn’t begin writing novels until his 30s, the…
Short sleepers cruise by on four to six hours a night and don’t seem to suffer ill effects. Turns out they’re genetically built to require less sleep than the rest…
Moving your body is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your mind. By Dr. Kelly McGonigalHealth psychologistStanford Graduate School of Business Introduction We’ve all heard that…
Particular parts of an individual’s brain tend to work together on certain tasks. Researchers can look at these patterns of “functional connectivity” to predict traits – like the ability to pay attention. By Dr. Monica RosenbergAssistant professorUniversity of…
A psychologist and human connection researcher explains how individual acts of kindness and connection can have a real impact on global change when these acts are collective. By Dr. Liza M. HincheyPostdoctoral Research Fellow in PsychologyWayne State University Introduction Political chasms, wars, oppression … it’s…
