Giving thanks can make you happier
Gratitude is a thankful appreciation for what an individual receives, whether tangible or intangible. With gratitude, people acknowledge the goodness in their lives.
Alpha generation: Phones, tablets are ‘rewiring’ the way children see the world
For most people of a certain age, their brains tend to see the “big picture” before settling in to focus on the details. Those growing up in the digital age however, are being rewired to see the world a whole lot differently.
Excessive social media use linked to binge eating in US preteens
Children in the United States who have more screen time at ages 9-10 are more likely to develop binge-eating disorder one year later, according to a new national study.
Improving your sleep can also increase mindfulness
Sleep is a critical part of survival and plays a heavy role in how people function throughout their day. Making matters worse, the average person has plenty of things competing for their attention and making them lose concentration. Now, a team of researchers from the University of South Florida has discovered that quality and duration of sleep can boost a person’s mindfulness.
How Gratitude Changes You and Your Brain
New research is starting to explore how gratitude works to improve our mental health.
Screen time, emotional health among parents' top concerns for children during pandemic
Parenting in a pandemic is not for the faint of heart.
Many children are in virtual school, less physically connected to friends and activities like sports and may have experienced major lifestyle changes from spending more time at home during quarantine.
A growth mindset of interest can spark innovative thinking
Researchers find that viewing interests as developable, not fixed, can help people make connections among diverse fields that others might miss, with implications for innovation.
Meaning and Purpose in Life (Not Goals) Protect the Brain
Write your life mission statement and not New Year's Resolutions.
Want to Make Someone Feel Better? Validate Their Feelings
Saying “I understand why you feel that way” improves mood and positive affect.
Is spirituality a component of wisdom?
Wisdom has gained increasing interest among researchers over the last few decades as a biologically based personality trait relevant to physical well-being and mental health.
Taking a nature walk at least once a week helps you stay grounded
Work stress rattling your nerves? Taking a nature walk at least once a week will help you stay grounded.
Extroverts more likely to use words like ‘love’ or ‘happy’ — and retailers have taken notice
Researchers from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore say extroverts are more likely to use words that describe a pleasant emotional state like love or happy.
Your brain activity changes based on emotions caused by music, MRI scans show
A new study finds researchers can actually tell if a person is hearing happy or sad music based on the activity going on in certain regions of the brain.
Young adults who spend 5+ hours daily on social media much more likely to be depressed
For children and young adults alike, it can sometimes seem like their smartphones are a part of their bodies. While younger people aren’t the only ones who can develop an addiction to surfing social media all day, a new study finds it can have a serious impact on their mental health.
Recognition of High Achievers Motivates Underachievers, Study Finds
Need a motivational boost? Attending an awards ceremony might do the trick.
How Mindfulness Can Improve Relationships
New research shows how 10 minutes of mindfulness can help a relationship.
6 New Ideas From Psychology to Inspire Us in 2021
Tips for starting your year on the right foot.