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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson is a self-help book that challenges the traditional approach to achieving happiness and success. Manson argues that the key to a fulfilling life is not to chase after endless positivity and avoid negative…

Past studies have shown that reading books can benefit people in a multitude of ways, physically, mentally, and intellectually. Now in a new study, people who read a book for about 30 minutes a day were found to live approximately 2 years longer than thos…

The talk by Antonio Damasio. The sense of self — consciousness — is one of the great mysteries of life and science. Every day we wake up, regaining consciousness but what is that of which we are actually regaining? Watch this video to take a glimpse in…

Scientists have identified for the first time the region in the brain responsible for the “placebo effect” in pain relief, when a fake treatment actually results in substantial reduction of pain, according to new research from Northwestern Medicine and th…

Erectile dysfunction can be caused by many factors and among them the psychological factor is a very important one. This factor can cause erectile dysfunction problems in many people. In many cases, it is a secondary reaction to something physical. Doctor…

Learn any skill in 20 hours. How many times do we see something inspirational or appealing and we say “I wish I could do that!”, and then never go on to actually learn anything. As Josh Kaufman puts it, our main issue is emotional not intellectual. You…

Researchers at George Washington University are reporting that they’ve discovered the human consciousness on-off switch, deep within the brain. When this region of the brain, called the claustrum, is electrically stimulated, consciousness — self-awareness…

It was long postulated that anxiety and depressive disorders (and many other mental illnesses) were caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. More specifically, the “chemical imbalance” theory presumed that serotonin, a neurotransmitter in the brain, w…

How much sleep you need (at least seven hours, for most people), is an often discussed topic. But often our real question is the flip side: Can you get away with less than the optimal amount, or even replace your night’s sleep with a series of round-the-c…

When Sheryl Sandberg’s husband died unexpectedly two years ago, she was devastated. In her new book , coauthored with organizational psychologist Adam Grant, Sandberg recounts her process of discovering resilience in the face of loss and upheaval. The st…

The snooze button does tend to get a bad rap. People who use it are often branded as lazy and undisciplined and many people believe that getting those additional ten minutes every morning can seriously wreck your circadian rhythm. And who hasn’t almost o…

Over the years, scientists have come up with a lot of ideas about why we sleep. Some have argued that it’s a way to save energy. Others have suggested that slumber provides an opportunity to clear away the brain’s cellular waste. Still others have propos…

Odds are you’ve taken the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator or will. About 2 million individuals a year do. It has gotten the best quality level of mental appraisals, utilized in organizations, government offices, and instructive establishments. En route, it ha…

The more we understand how our bodies and brains work, the more we realize that what’s good for the body is often good for the brain. In recent years, for instance, many studies have shown that a powerful way to improving your memory is to exercise. A ne…

For busy people, life can sometimes feel like a battle to stave off chaos. The desk overflowing with scraps of paper, coffee cups, plants, and photographs. The kids’ room strewn with toys and drawings. If we could only get everything organized, we think, …

According to the book, A Course in Miracles, there are only two emotions, love and fear. If you are experiencing love, you are not in fear. If you are experiencing fear, you are not expressing love. Look at your life. How much of your time is spent in lov…

Nobody yet understands how a collection of mushy cells in the brain gives rise to the brilliance of consciousness seen in higher-order animals, including humans. But two discoveries give scientists vital clues to how human consciousness works. In 2014, a…

Brain activity may continue for more than 10 minutes after the body appears to have died, according to a new study. Canadian doctors in an intensive care unit appear to have observed a person’s brain continuing to work even after they were declared clini…

Creativity is highly prized in Western society—much touted by cultures that claim to value individualism and the entrepreneurial spirit. But scratch beneath the surface, and it turns out that a lot of schools and businesses aren’t actually all that excite…

Major college complaints among new college students include mental health issues and physical health concerns. Here are some tips to promote college student health all year long. The first year of school is tough for everyone and college is no exception.…

Rémi Coulom is sitting in a rolling desk chair, hunched over a battered Macbook laptop, hoping it will do something no machine has ever done. That may take another ten years or so, but the long push starts here, at Japan’s University of Electro-Communica…

I was reviewing a few psychological lectures for my job. One of those became character assessments. The speaker cited the Myers-Briggs test, explaining that, at the same time as properly known the Myers-Briggs test is not regarded as being scientifically …

It’s officially summer, and nothing screams warm weather like a lush, green garden. This year, I’m proposing we all add a little bit of variety to our blooms and dot our flowerbeds with crystals. Yes—you read that right. Like plants, crystal stones are …

When your tot’s tummy is upset, you want to fix the problem fast. Knowing exactly how to help can be tricky, since he can’t tell you why it hurts. Find out what might be causing your baby or toddler’s bellyache and how you can help settle his stomach. Sy…