General Goals Setting Make Happiness Last Longer
For most people, the sense of happiness derived from a luxurious vacation, a good movie or a tasty dinner at a restaurant may seem...
Women Survive Crises Better Than Men
Women today tend to live longer than men almost everywhere worldwide -- in some countries by more than a decade.
Now, three centuries of historical...
When You Are Tired, Your Brain Cells Slow Down
It has been established that sleep deprivation slows down our reaction time, but it has been unclear exactly how the lack of sleep affects...
Jealousy Scientifically Explained, But Only for One Gender
Scientists pinpoint jealousy in the monogamous mind
Jealousy typically rears its head when we think a rival threatens a valuable relationship, such as a potential...
New Year’s Resolution: Learn to Love Your Body
Put together a list of New Year's resolutions yet?
Every year, many of us pledge to work harder at being healthy, losing weight or eating...
6 Surprising Facts about Happiness and Music
Happiness and music are more connected that you think! In fact, “happy music” is a widely accepted term in the scientific field. Researchers define...
Why Mental Health Counseling is Something We Should Support
Despite the growing awareness of mental health and mental health treatment options, counseling is one of those professions where there are still misconceptions and...
The Connection Between Food and Mood
Most probably, you know a little bit about the connection between food and mood, especially if you have noticed that while you are tired...
Smartphone Apps Help Reducing Depression
New Australian-led research has confirmed that smartphone apps are an effective treatment option for depression, paving the way for safe and accessible interventions for...
Adults Also Affected by Summer Brain Drain
Summer brain drain is usually associated with children and school holiday. However, not many people are aware of the fact that adults are also...
Brain Activity Is Inherited
Every person has a distinct pattern of functional brain connectivity known as a connectotype, or brain fingerprint. While individually unique, each connectotype demonstrates both...
Tools for Social Influence: Facial Expressions
Maybe it was a sweet-as-pie, pretty-please smile meant to talk a friend into sharing her dessert, or a serious stink eye intended to shake...
Digital Devices during Family Time Trigger Bad Behavior in Children
Parents who spend a lot of time on their phones or watching television during family activities such as meals, playtime, and bedtime could influence...
Attractive People Have A Harder Time Landing Low-Level Jobs
There’s been a good amount of research showing that work life is generally easier for good-looking people: They tend to earn more, they’re hired...
Telehealth: Why To Choose Online Therapy
We are going to look at the reasons you may not seek treatment and how online therapy can help
Buy Happiness on a Budget
Money can't buy happiness! This is a popular saying and we are not even imagining to argue against it. However, the connection between happiness...
Self Esteem Depends on Other People’s Judgments
Self esteem is often shaped by what other people think of us, according to a new study published in the scientific journal eLife.
Researchers from...
Online Social Communities Can Help You Stop Smoking
Online social networks designed to help smokers kick the tobacco habit are effective, especially if users are active participants, according to a new study...