Some video games can act like an IQ test.
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Thursday, 5 March 2026
These Blood Pressure Meds Fight Memory Loss
Almost half of Americans are living with high blood pressure and it is a risk factor for cognitive decline and dementia, along with other diseases.
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2 Personality Traits That Indicate High IQ
The personality traits that suggest you have higher intelligence.
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Wednesday, 4 March 2026
2 Personality Traits Linked To Chronic Anxiety
The two personality traits can interact with each other to produce chronic anxiety problems.
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Tuesday, 3 March 2026
How To Train Young Minds To Live With Uncertainty (M)
A single online session changed how young people respond to an uncertain world.
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These Simple Activities Boost Social Connectedness — Even When You’re Alone
These unconventional ways of reducing loneliness can be just as effective as meeting others face-to-face.
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Monday, 2 March 2026
Here Are Life’s Three Most Risky Real-World Choices (M)
What people label as 'risky' offers clues about how risk preferences work.
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A Strange Sensation That Could Be A Sign Of Vitamin D Deficiency
Many people experience this unusual sensation even with both feet firmly on the ground.
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Sunday, 1 March 2026
10 Fascinating Ways Language Affects Mind & Body (P)
The surprising science behind how our brains process, learn, and respond to language.
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How Playing A Musical Instrument Boosts Brain Health
People in the study listened to and then played a Tibetan singing bowl.
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Saturday, 28 February 2026
These Food Additives Are Linked To 62% Faster Cognitive Decline (M)
Memory and verbal fluency may be particularly vulnerable to this dietary component. Low- and no-calorie sweeteners used as sugar substitutes were thought to be a useful strategy to help with weight loss and manage type 2 diabetes. However, long-term consumption of sweeteners has been linked to serious adverse effects on metabolic health, including increasing the … Continue reading "These Food Additives Are Linked To 62% Faster Cognitive Decline (M)"
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The Personality Trait That Lowers Dementia Risk
The trait may encourage people to keep their mind active, which is a protective factor against dementia.
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Friday, 27 February 2026
The Mindset That Boosts Your Self-Control
How to choose healthier food, save more for retirement and do more exercise.
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Thursday, 26 February 2026
The Reason You Cannot Tickle Yourself
What happens in the brain when we touch ourselves compared with when someone else does?
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Wednesday, 25 February 2026
Here Is What Drives Compulsive Behaviours, Like Addictions & OCD — It’s Not All Habit (M)
The findings challenge a core assumption about how compulsive actions arise.
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The Real Reason Hoarders Cannot Bear To Let Go Of Possessions
Why, for hoarders, letting go of some objects feels like losing a part of yourself.
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Tuesday, 24 February 2026
The Dietary Pattern That Reduces Stroke Risk By 18% (M)
This healthy diet may be critical in preventing stroke.
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Marrying At This Age Is Linked To The Lowest Divorce Risk
Getting married at this age linked to lowest divorce risk.
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Monday, 23 February 2026
Why Positive Psychology Experts Rarely Use The Exercises They Recommend (M)
Mental well-being, in practice, looks less like a series of discrete exercises and more like an embodied mindset.
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Liking This Type Of Music Is A Sign Of High IQ
The type of music that signals a high IQ.
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Sunday, 22 February 2026
2 Personality Traits Linked To Negative Thoughts
The best strategy for getting rid of negative thoughts.
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Saturday, 21 February 2026
Why This Facial Expression Instils Trust In Others (M)
As social creatures, we are programmed to imitate others in certain situations.
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The Strange Bias That Makes Your Past Look Worse Than It Was
People significantly underestimate how happy they were in the past.
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Friday, 20 February 2026
This Loving Activity Keeps Grandparents Cognitively Sharp (M)
Discover which activities are linked to higher verbal fluency and sharper recall among grandparents.
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This Vitamin Deficiency May Double Heart Disease Risk
People lacking this vitamin probably also have high blood pressure and heart disease.
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Weight Loss: A Half Cup Of This Food Reduces Belly Fat
Reduce your belly fat 10 percent with a half cup of this food.
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Thursday, 19 February 2026
3 Key Workplace Burnout Indicators
One in four people report being burned out at work.
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Your Sleep Type Determines Your Diabetes Risk, Research Finds
Whether you are a night owl or an early bird influences your risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
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Wednesday, 18 February 2026
The Personality Type That Is Easiest To Read At First Glance
The study tested how good we are at assessing a stranger's personality in a few minutes.
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Avoid This Drink To Improve Cholesterol Levels, Experts Say
Drinking this beverage is linked to unhealthy levels of lipids in the blood.
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An Emotional Sign You Have Very High Intelligence
This upbeat emotion is linked to having higher intelligence.
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Tuesday, 17 February 2026
The Silver Linings To Mental Illness: Finding Strength In Psychological Struggles (M)
Research challenges decades of exclusively negative thinking about mental disorders.
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This Lifesaving Ingredient Prevents Alzheimer’s
There are around 5.5 million Americans living with Alzheimer's and deaths have almost doubled in two decades.
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Monday, 16 February 2026
Mental Health Is Only Affected By This One Aspect Of Weather
Is it the amount of wind, rain or sun that affects your mental health?
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Sunday, 15 February 2026
8 Scientific Truths About Lying That Most People Get Wrong (P)
How to detect lies, how to stop people lying and what turns people into serial liars in the first place.
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Multitasking Doesn’t Work — Unless You Think It Does
People were more engaged with the task, which explained their improved performance.
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Saturday, 14 February 2026
When It Comes To Love, More Affection Matters — Not Who Gives It (M)
Does total warmth matter more than balance in romantic relationships?
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Friday, 13 February 2026
The Poop Paradox: How Parenthood Rewires Your Brain’s Disgust Response (M)
Something merciful happens to parents' brains after years of diaper duty.
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The Age At Which People Now Become Adults
There is something very strange happening to adolescence.
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Thursday, 12 February 2026
How Daydreams About Strangers Change Our Feelings Towards Them (M)
We can learn from things we have only imagined because of neuronal similarities between memory and imagination.
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The Diet Linked To Higher Intelligence
People with more of this in their blood did better on intelligence tests.
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Wednesday, 11 February 2026
The Safest Way To Come Off Antidepressants, According To 76 Trials (M)
An analysis of over 17,000 patients reveals which discontinuation strategies truly protect against relapse.
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This Personality Type Is Most Likely To Cheat
While men are guided by their personality, women’s loyalty is tied directly to the health of the bond.
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Tuesday, 10 February 2026
The Global Ego: Which Country Leads The World In Narcissism? (M)
Drawing on responses from over 45,000 people, this study maps narcissism across 53 countries.
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Why Narcissism Is The Most Anti-Democratic Personality Trait
Narcissists people prefer countries to be run by the military or strong leaders.
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Monday, 9 February 2026
A Hobby Most People Already Enjoy Reduces Dementia Risk 39% (M)
A low-cost, enjoyable habit that appears to protect brain health.
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2 Attachment Styles That Cause Chaos In Relationships
Certain types of anxiety can cause massive ups and downs in relationships.
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Sunday, 8 February 2026
10 Wonderful Ways Helping Others Boosts Your Brain & Body (P)
Everyday kindness triggers a cascade of benefits that reach far beyond the moment you help.
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2 Personality Traits That Indicate High IQ
These qualities are not usually associated with intelligence.
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Saturday, 7 February 2026
The Overlooked Nutrient Linked To Sharper Thinking In Older Age (M)
These dietary components and micronutrients are strongly linked to better cognitive function.
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This Good Habit At Night Boosts Self-Control During The Day
A good habit that boosts attention, decision-making and the ability to resist impulses.
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The Common Signs Of Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D supplementation could lower the risk of dying from cancer-related diseases and increase life expectancy by years.
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Friday, 6 February 2026
Why Being In a Group Causes Many To Act So Badly (M)
The neural glitch that makes group members more cruel.
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How National Happiness Has Changed In 200 Years
How the triumphs and tragedies of our age affect national happiness.
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A Simple Musical Sign Of High IQ
People with higher intelligence tend to have this musical ability.
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Thursday, 5 February 2026
How To Understand Psychosis & Help Those ‘Living In A Metaphor’ (M)
Delusions are not just random thoughts, but deeply rooted responses to a lifetime of emotional turmoil.
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The Personality Type Linked To Poor Mental Health
This personality type affects around one in six people in the US.
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Weight Loss: Over 1,000 Psychologists Agree On Most Common Barrier
Over one thousand psychologists agree on the biggest barrier to weight loss.
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Wednesday, 4 February 2026
Why Modern Industrialised Life Is So Bad For Our Minds & Bodies (M)
Human beings are mismatched with the modern, industrial world -- and that is unlikely to change any time soon.
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This Unmistakable Trait Signals Higher Social Class
Social class shapes how capable people think they are — and how others see them.
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Tuesday, 3 February 2026
The Type Of Carbs That Are Best For Your Brain Health (M)
While getting older is the main risk factor for dementia, improving diet can slow cognitive decline.
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The Simple Belief That Boosts Weight Loss
A study identifies the belief that could be crucial to inspiring healthy eating and weight loss.
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Monday, 2 February 2026
Navigating Self-Discovery: How Therapy Expands The Internal World (M)
Therapeutic insight may depend on how the mind makes sense of its own internal terrain.
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This Personality Trait Is A Sign Of High Fluid Intelligence
Fluid intelligence refers to the raw speed at which the brain works.
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Sunday, 1 February 2026
How To Improve Sleep: The Optimal Bathing Routine Before Bed
Bathing before bed is linked to falling asleep faster, sleeping for longer and sleeping more efficiently.
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Saturday, 31 January 2026
Does Vitamin D Really Help Fight Depression? Here Is The Evidence From 100+ Studies (M)
A summary of the results of over 100 studies on the connection between vitamin D and depression.
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Why The “Obesity Epidemic” Is A Mental Health Crisis — Especially For Women
Two-thirds of Americans have this condition.
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Friday, 30 January 2026
This Touch Habit Could Reveal A Psychopathic Partner (M)
Research uncovers a disturbing link between affection and manipulation.
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5 Warning Signs Of A Toxic Personality
How to spot people with a toxic personality.
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Thursday, 29 January 2026
ADHD Across The Lifespan: The Most Reliable Interventions Revealed (M)
How do medications, CBT, mindfulness and other ADHD treatments really compare for both adults and children?
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Why Financial Struggles Bring Your IQ Down Roughly 10%
Scores on IQ tests change dramatically when people feel poor.
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Wednesday, 28 January 2026
Why Using AI Makes You Smarter — But None The Wiser (M)
AI helps solve logic tests — but destroys self-insight.
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AI Is Worse At Psychology Than 1-Year Old Infant
Can AI ever fully understand human psychology?
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Tuesday, 27 January 2026
The 4 Turning Points In Your Brain’s Development Occur At These Ages (M)
Four key ages mark radical shifts in the brain's structural architecture.
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Too Much Of This Popular Drink Is Linked To Brain Shrinkage
High consumption of the drink is linked to a 53 percent increased risk of dementia.
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Monday, 26 January 2026
Why Insomniacs Stay Mentally ‘On’ After Dark (M)
Insomniacs experience persistent sequential thinking when the brain should be winding down.
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How To “Boost” Your Brain’s Performance While You’re Fast Asleep
People in the study slept better and their memory was boosted.
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Sunday, 25 January 2026
9 Cutting-Edge & Classic Treatments For Depression That Work (P)
Learn the powerful, non-medication strategies that increase the chances of beating severe depression.
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This Emotional Habit Can Lead To Depression Relapse
Spotting when people try to avoid these sensations is critical to preventing depression relapse.
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Saturday, 24 January 2026
The Delicious High-Fat Foods That Reduce Dementia Risk (M)
These full-fat foods may slow cognitive decline and dementia with age.
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3 Foods That Are Linked To ‘Successful Aging’
This plant-based nutrient may help protect against disability and disease into old age.
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Friday, 23 January 2026
Why Exercise Plans Fail: Don’t Fall Into This Mental Trap (M)
All-or-nothing thinking has four components -- all of which undermine one's motivation to exercise.
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This Mental Image Makes People More Confident
This thought made people more confident and boosted their performance.
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Thursday, 22 January 2026
How Your Sexual Orientation Predicts What Makes You Jealous (M)
Forget the old 'men vs women' narrative — jealousy evolves across a spectrum, not a divide.
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Why Talking Through Relationship Issues Relieves Women, But Frustrates Men
Men and women use different methods to deal with negative emotions in long-term relationships.
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Wednesday, 21 January 2026
False Alarm: The Hidden Cost Of ADHD Awareness Campaigns (M)
Can we inform people about ADHD while still 'doing no harm'?
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The Common Social Bonds That Could Help You Live Longer
Study found reduced risk of cancer, stroke and heart disease.
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Tuesday, 20 January 2026
Loneliness Can Be Treated: 280 Studies Reveal What Really Works (M)
A massive review reveals which loneliness interventions actually work.
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The Modern Sign of Loneliness And Depression
This modern trend could be causing mental health problems.
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Monday, 19 January 2026
Beat Chronic Procrastination With This Two-Step Fix (M)
A brief, low-effort intervention can improve your mood and unlock productivity.
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The Personality Trait Linked To A Stronger Immune System
People with this personality trait live an average of two to four years longer.
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Sunday, 18 January 2026
Self-Control: 11 Studies Reveal How It Really Works & What We Got Wrong (P)
These research findings challenge much received wisdom on self-control, from where it comes from to how it succeeds or fails.
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A Loving Way To Reduce Stress In A Crisis
People were given a stress test involving putting their hand into cold water.
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Saturday, 17 January 2026
The Familiar Treat Linked To Looking Younger & Slower Biological Aging (M)
People who have higher levels of this chemical in their blood may be at a lower risk of Alzheimer's.
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3 Keys To Superior Learning That Lasts Longer
An extra 20 minutes can really help you properly absorb new information.
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Friday, 16 January 2026
These 6 Depression Symptoms Predict Dementia Two Decades Later (M)
Treatment for these depression symptoms may reduce dementia risk.
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The Vitamin Deficiency Linked To ADHD
ADHD is one of the most common mental health problems in children.
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Thursday, 15 January 2026
Why Foreign Languages Sound Like One Long Blur Of Sounds (M)
When listening to our native tongue, we hear a series of discrete words, but foreign words all blur together. Why?
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How Speaking Two Languages Affects IQ
Research examined the link between bilingualism and intelligence.
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Wednesday, 14 January 2026
The Beauty-Status Trade-Off: How Your Income Affects Your Partner’s Waistline (M)
One partner’s rising status could trigger unexpected shifts in the health and appearance of the other.
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This Strong Personality Trait Indicates High IQ
Higher intelligence is associated with this personality type.
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Tuesday, 13 January 2026
The Documentation Penalty: When Taking Photos Makes You Look Bad (M)
You think you're capturing the moment -- but everyone else thinks you're missing it.
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2 Methods To Slow Dementia By 75%
Older people's memory and thinking skills dramatically improved.
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Monday, 12 January 2026
Your Parents’ Self-Control Shapes Your Own — Especially For Health Behaviours (M)
Mothers and fathers influence their children differently, and not always in the same self-control domains.
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How To Dramatically Improve Your Motivation To Exercise
Attendance at fitness classes was 90% higher in the group that used this type of motivation.
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Sunday, 11 January 2026
ADHD: 12 Research-Powered Strategies Proven To Make A Difference (P)
A wave of studies is challenging old assumptions about ADHD and offering fresh, practical insights.
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Musical Training Boosts Attention and Focus, Research Finds
Learning an instrument enhances critical areas of the brain.
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Saturday, 10 January 2026
Creativity Peaks At Two Quite Different Times Of Life
Creativity is not the exclusive domain of youth.
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Friday, 9 January 2026
75% Are Deficient In These Fats Vital For Brain Health (M)
76% of global population not getting enough of these healthy fats that fights depression and Alzheimer’s.
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2 Common Feelings That Can Be Symptoms Of Vitamin D Deficiency
It is estimated that up to 70 percent of people could have a vitamin D deficiency.
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Thursday, 8 January 2026
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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Wednesday, 7 January 2026
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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Tuesday, 6 January 2026
One Simple Way To Help People With Depression
Unfortunately, many people do little to help those with depression.
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Monday, 5 January 2026
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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Sunday, 4 January 2026
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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Saturday, 3 January 2026
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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Friday, 2 January 2026
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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Thursday, 1 January 2026
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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