Neuropsych

It doesn’t matter what you’re reading, as long as you’re reading.

Those who think they’re better at lying than average seem to have a few things in common.

Air pollution poses “a significant risk to brain development” according to researchers.

Healing from a break-up should be taken as seriously as healing from a broken arm, says psychiatrist Dr. Guy Winch.

Competition in STEM subjects left students feeling like imposters.

Social media posts that evoke strong kama muta often go viral – for example, cute kittens, puppies and special animal friendships.

Research explains the positive impact and health benefits of children spending more time in nature.

Research suggests dog ownership may improve heart health, decrease depression, and even help you live longer.

Being kind to others positively impacts your physical and mental health, according to this groundbreaking research by Stanford professor Dr. James Doty.

The key to happiness is being less optimistic and accepting a certain amount of unhappiness.

Evolution steered humans toward pair bonding to ensure the survival of genes. But humans tend to get restless.

Improve your reading speed and comprehension with proven tactics gathered from experts in the field.

The dominatrix profession demands a mastery of human psychology and the ability to command life’s many challenges.

Researcher discovers a universal slump in life satisfaction.

The desperate search for a narrative opens the door to the wonders of magic.

Love triggers the same regions of your brain as cocaine addiction.

Scientists exploring human neurons directly learn some remarkable things.

It doesn’t matter where you’re from — music is an emotional powerhouse.

Can our bodies tell the difference between recorded violence and real life danger?

If you’re always succeeding, you’re probably not learning much.

When facing a tough decision, it pays to trust your gut.

What a group of orphaned elephants can teach us about emotion and learned social skills.

Attractive women are especially likely to dress modestly, but only in certain scenarios.

What if patience, and maybe other personality features too, are more a product of where we are than who we are?

What areas of the brain are activated when you feel a cosmic connection with someone?

We catalogue seven more board games to teach children science, problem-solving, and even foster their creativity.

Charity and volunteering not only benefit the recipient but help you become happier and healthier in the new year.

“I’ve got Santa on the phone and he says he’s not coming unless you go to bed now.”

The countdown continues! In this video, comedian Pete Holmes likens depression to quicksand and provides a method to help you cope and with it.