A 7-Day Meditation Retreat Can Reprogram Brain & Body (M)

Scientists mapped what happens inside the brain and bloodstream during a 7-day mind-body retreat -- and the results are striking.

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This Personality Type Has The Happiest Marriage

This personality type is more confident in dealing with the inevitable conflicts that marriage throws up.

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These Are The Hand Gestures That Change People’s Minds (M)

How hand gestures can boost persuasion by making messages clearer and speakers seem more competent.

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The Surprising Sign Of High Intelligence And Self-Control

It has been linked to wise reasoning, dealing more effectively with stressful situations and feeling more confident.

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One Simple Way To Help People With Depression

Unfortunately, many people do little to help those with depression.

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How Many Steps Can Help Protect The Aging Brain? (M)

A moderate number of daily steps may protect the brain from Alzheimer’s-related changes.

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One Personality Trait That Boosts The Immune System & Is Linked To Long Life

People with this personality trait believe they can control their lives and make improvements.

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Exercise: 15 Proven Ways To Get Moving & Stay Motivated (P)

Ever wondered why some people stay motivated to work out while others struggle? These psychology-backed tips might just hold the key.

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The Secret To Improving Your Relationship

How much do you appreciate your partner?

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The Status That Matters Most For Your Happiness Is Not On Your Payslip (M)

Why the 'local-ladder effect' is so important for happiness.

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These Positive Feelings Are Signs You Have A High IQ

People with higher IQ have this cheerful quality.

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Hugs Feel So Delicious Because They Remind Us We Are Alive (M)

Hugging provides thermal cues that travel from skin to brain, enhancing how we experience our own bodies.

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5 Steps To Changing Your Life For The Better

Fewer than 1 in 10 people achieve their resolutions, research finds.

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Effortless Efficiency: 24 Simple Techniques To Maximize Motivation And Productivity (P)

Discover methods to stop dreaming and start doing, including the importance of sharing your goals with others and utilizing short deadlines.

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Setting These Types Of Goals For 2026 Will Make You Happier

The long-term goals linked to life satisfaction and happiness.

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Letting Go Of Unattainable Goals Feels Wonderful — Here’s Why (M)

Letting go, starting again and staying flexible are all key to achieving long-term aims.

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2 Steps To The Best New Year’s Resolution

How to formulate your New Year's resolutions (if you want them to stick).

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These Eclectic Pursuits Make Your Brain 4-7 Years Younger (M)

The creativity activities that rewire vulnerable brain regions, creating a shield against cognitive decline.

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The Personality Trait That Makes Children Smarter

The children ate better, slept better and were in stronger control of their emotions.

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Why Sharing Positive Emotions With Someone Else Matters So Much (M)

The research looked at the difference between when positive emotions are experienced alone compared with together.

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Hugs Are One Of The Easiest Way To Reduce Post-Argument Stress

Hugs reduce negative emotions that day and the following one.

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8 Inspiring Rules For Living A Happier Life In 2026 (P)

Here are eight reminders of what truly brings happiness, taken from studies published in 2025, to help you live a happier life in 2026.

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20 Movies That Help Us Make Sense Of Life

These films help people make sense of problems in life and accept the human condition.

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We Overestimate Other People’s Emotions — And Why That Is A Good Thing (M)

Across thousands of interactions -- video, text, and face-to-face -- one pattern emerged: we overestimate the intensity of other people's emotions.

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The Secret To Happiness For The Psychologically Mature

The simple pleasures like a delicious meal or enjoying nature make most people happy, but the psychological mature often need more.

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How Your Name Influences How Believable You Are (M)

Names have a subtle impact on how we are perceived.

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The Reason Giving Feels So Good Is That The Feeling Lasts

Giving makes us feel connected to others and reinforces a positive self-image.

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The Psychology Of Becoming Santa: What It Teaches About Purpose & Professional Identity (M)

Professional Santas reveal the hidden psychology of fitting -- or not fitting -- into a role you deeply value.

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Why Rituals Make All Those Christmas Treats Taste Better

Study on rituals before eating reveals why they should be observed.

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The Batman Effect: Why We Give Up Our Seats When A Superhero Is Watching (M)

A costume changes the moral climate of a subway car.

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Human Nature Is Surprisingly Forgiving, Research Shows

Most people are quick to see the good in others and slow to condemn.

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The Simple Self-Talk Trick Proven To Make People Happier (M)

A quick psychological practice that improves well-being, self-perception, self-worth and social well-being.

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The Type Of Photos That Boost Positive Emotions

An easy, everyday activity that makes people feel confident, comfortable, appreciative and reflective.

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How Compassion For Others Fuels Your Own Well-Being (M)

We know self-compassion helps, but this study confirms caring for others provides a powerful, distinct well-being boost.

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The Best TV Show To Feel Joy, Amazement And Awe

The study compared TV show genres to see which makes people happiest.

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10 Amazing Ways Music Changes Your Brain And Enriches Life (P)

Music doesn’t just move us: it transforms the brain, memory, thinking and even our relationships.

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The Best Genres Of Music To Improve Your Athletic Performance

Research reveals which types of music improve which types of athletic performance.

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Poor Sleep: 8 Hours With Interruptions As Bad As Only 4 Hours (M)

Four 10 to 15 minute sleep interruptions in the night enough to leave people groggy and grumpy.

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Here’s The Insomnia Recovery Rate Even Without Treatment

Even good sleepers frequently experience insomnia.

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These Are The Most Anxiety-Provoking Holiday Purchases (M)

This study explains some of the special stress of shopping in the holiday season.

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The Wonderful Mental State That Reduces Stress

In this state, an hour can pass in the blink of an eye and you feel in full control.

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This Cool Personality Type Tends To Have Higher IQ

Cognitive ability is higher in this personality type.

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2 Fascinating Signs Of High IQ

Certain personality traits and this interest are signs of high IQ.

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The Herb That Improves Weight Loss

The extract stimulates the "good" fat in the body, resulting in weight loss.

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An Early Childhood Indicator Of Poor Mental Health Later On

A common childhood complaint that hints at depression and anxiety later on.

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This Probiotic Reduces Mild Cognitive Impairment Symptoms

The probiotic has been investigated in over 250 clinical trials.

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A Mental Sign of Vitamin D Deficiency

Over 1 billion people worldwide have a vitamin D deficiency.

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3 Personality Traits Linked To High IQ

The results come from research on many thousands of people in 86 different countries.

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For Only 25% Of People True Happiness Comes From Within (M)

People's satisfaction with life is generated in quite different ways: what makes one person happy could have little or no effect on another.

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The Reason Trying To Be Happy Does Not Work

People who push themselves to feel happy can end up feeling worse.

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