Lark vs Owl: 10 Ways Sleep Timing Shapes Your Mind And Body (P)
Night owls and early birds differ in surprising ways, with research revealing links to personality, wellbeing, habits and the brain.
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6 Common Sugar Substitutes Linked To Faster Brain Aging (M)
Some “healthy” sugar substitutes are linked to memory loss and 1.6 additional years of brain aging.
This Powerful Lifestyle Pattern Could Cancel Out Dementia Risk (M)
Even people with a high genetic risk of dementia saw benefits from these activities.
What Wearing A Cooling Cap For 30 Minutes Does To Mood And Brain Activity (M)
The physical sensation alone appeared to influence emotional state and brain patterns.
A Tiny Change To Your Breathing Could Make You Far Braver (M)
A surprisingly simple technique could subtly change how you approach life's most important moments.
The Surprising Words Your Brain Hides From Conscious Awareness (M)
Your brain is automatically filtering out certain words -- here's why.
This 30-Minute Exercise Switch Cuts Depression & Anxiety Symptoms (M)
Your daily walk helps, but research suggests it may not be the whole story for mental health.
13 Delightful Truths Behind The Psychology Of Smiling (P)
The science of smiling reveals it can shift both how people treat you and how you experience the world.
A Tiny Change In Posture Produces A Positive Shift In Mood And Performance (M)
Could the way you are sitting be shaping your mood? This simple experiment suggests it might.
A Drug-Free Way To Treat Tic Disorders — It Works As Well As Medication (M)
Many people with tic disorders want alternatives to medication because of side effects.
The Common Parenting Habit That Turns Good Kids Into Great Liars (M)
There is a surprising connection between how parents handle bad behaviour and how often kids lie.
This Hidden Mental Health Risk Peaks For Night Owls (M)
Your sleep pattern could influence how vulnerable you are to certain mental health problems.
One Simple Eating Habit That Keeps Brains Sharper (M)
Losing weight is not the only benefit. This simple eating schedule gives the brain an unexpected boost.
Millions Stay On Antidepressants For Years — But Do They Really Help? (M)
The findings could change how people view long-term antidepressant treatment.
10 Post-Depression Realities Every Recovering Patient Needs to Know (P)
Recovering from depression is only step one. Discover 10 evidence-based insights on therapy, medication and habits to protect long-term health.
How Cooperative People Really Are — The Results Defy Expectations (M)
We often expect selfish behaviour, but global evidence paints a much more hopeful picture.
Why People Think Women Are Better At Multitasking (M)
A realistic multitasking experiment may finally explain one of the most persistent gender stereotypes.
People With These 5 Traits Are Happier — And Two Stand Out (M)
The path to greater well-being may depend less on circumstances and more on how we relate to others.
Both Men And Women Agree One Sex Is Better Looking (M)
What millions of face ratings revealed raises a fascinating question about beauty, culture and perception.
This Common Vitamin Is Linked To A Younger Brain (M)
One vitamin linked to healthier brain structure and stronger communication between key brain regions.
Are You Better Single Or In An Average Relationship? A Study Reveals The Truth (M)
A long-term study challenges one of society's biggest assumptions about relationships and happiness.
13 Mind-Body Techniques To Supercharge Your Immune System (P)
Immunity is about more than vitamins and diet: your daily habits, moods and thoughts directly rewire how your body fights disease.
Shoot For The Moon? This Is How Ambitious You Should Really Be (M)
Success may depend less on aiming high and more on knowing exactly how high to aim.
This Common Phone Habit Is Linked To A Hidden Risk For Depression (M)
A smartphone can be a lifeline or a trap. Researchers found one pattern linked to higher depression risk in older adults.
The Five Healthy Habits On Which Your Mental Health Depends (M)
Simple behaviours you barely notice could play a bigger role in mood than expected.
The Emotions That Make You Look More Attractive (M)
The way we respond to others’ emotions can influence how we are perceived physically.
Billions Spent on Alzheimer’s Drugs — Are We Seeing Real Results? (M)
Alzheimer's drugs can now clear amyloid build-up from the brain. But does that translate into real-world improvement?
This Strange Friendship Illusion Helps Relationships Flourish (M)
We may not see our friends as they really are -- and it could be shaping relationships in surprising ways.
9 Mind-Bending Studies That Suggest Consciousness Isn’t What You Think (P)
Think you're in total control of your mind? These fascinating studies suggest consciousness is far less reliable than it feels.
Caffeine Changes Sleep In A Way Most People Never Notice (M)
Coffee does not always keep people awake -- but it may quietly change what happens after they fall asleep.
One Daily Ritual That Is Linked To Higher IQ Scores (M)
Scientists tracked thousands of children and discovered that this habit offers the same cognitive benefits as a full night's sleep.
This Minor Daily Eating Habit Could Be Sabotaging Your Focus (M)
Only 10 percent of this type of food is enough to ruin your focus and increase dementia risk.
What Happens When Anxious People Put Their Feelings Into Words (M)
A surprisingly simple psychological technique reduces anxiety -- but most people never think to try it.
The Reason Some People Get More Anxious When They Try To Relax
Relaxing is a challenge for people with this trait.
The Simple Audio Trick That Boosts Workout Endurance By 20% (M)
People often perform better and persist longer with this audio in the background.
The Secret To Musical Pleasure Is Literally What You Least Expect
The brain's response to this music is akin to money and food.
This Futuristic Technology May One Day Treat Depression (M)
One of the most novel approaches to treating depression tried in years.
The Personality Trait That Indicates Depression Risk
Around 25% of Americans experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives.
15 Human Behaviours That Spread Like Viruses Between People (P)
How other people unconsciously change your mind, mood and behaviour.
The Vitamin Deficiency Linked To Opioid Addiction
Cheap supplements could help to fight opioid addiction.
A Child’s Diet Shapes Their IQ — But Scientists Found One Period Matters Most (M)
The foods children eat early in life may influence how their brains develop years later.
The Common Drink That Reduces Alzheimer’s Risk
The study looked at compounds called phenylindanes that may help protect against dementia.
The Reason Some People Never Expect You To ‘Return The Favour’ (M)
When someone is generous, do you really need to return the favour? It depends on your relationship.
The Mental Bias That Causes Road Rage
In road rage, small infractions can easily escalate to disproportionate responses.
The Most Reassuring Way To Explain Anxiety To Patients, According To 171 Experts (M)
Clinicians were asked how anxiety should be explained to patients to improve treatment.
The Best Treatment For Frightening Memories
The off-switch for fear: how the brain overrides our worst anxieties.
The Enjoyable Cultural Habit That Slows Biological Aging (M)
Just one cultural activity a week may match some of the benefits of regular exercise.
This Personality Type Often Loses Themselves In Fiction
What happens in the brain when readers strongly identify with fictional characters.
Why Sexually Aroused People Misread Romantic Signals (M)
The best response to unwanted romantic interest is a clear and unambiguous rejection.
The Diet Linked To Higher IQ
Study of over 7,000 finds diet linked to IQ.