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Psychology says adults who keep cracking their fingers and neck are often trying to regulate stress and restore a sense of control- Psychology says people who can't sleep without a blanket even when it's hot are not strange: Why the brain associates it with safety, comfort and emotional regulation
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- Psychology says people who get tattoos later in life may not be having a midlife crisis, they may be expressing a stronger sense of selfPsychology reveals that getting inked later in life often signifies a deeper exploration of identity, not youthful rebellion. As individual...24 Jun, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
- Bottled-up stress is causing you more damage than you think - A new study suggests silent stress could be quietly stealing older adults' memoriesBottled-up stress, particularly internalized feelings of hopelessness, is silently eroding memory in older Chinese Americans, a Rutgers Hea...24 Jun, 2026, 04.56 AM IST
- Psychology says adults who look in the mirror ten times a day are not narcissists: Why the brain keeps searching for reassurance, control and identityPsychology suggests that adults who frequently glance at mirrors are rarely being narcissistic. More often, they are seeking reassurance an...23 Jun, 2026, 09.13 PM IST
- Psychology says adults who eat bananas with a spoon are not weird: Why some people turn everyday eating into a comfort ritualPsychology suggests that adults who eat bananas with a spoon are rarely being strange or childish. More often, they are responding to funda...22 Jun, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
- Psychology says young adults who put posters of their favorite show characters or superstars in their rooms are not childish: Why the brain uses role models to build identity, comfort and motivationPsychology suggests that young adults who decorate their rooms with favorite show characters or superstars are rarely being childish. More ...22 Jun, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
- Psychology says many adults who keep everyone at a distance aren’t loners by nature, and what’s hard is that they learned early that openness invited harm so they built a life that stays sealed offSome adults seem comfortable keeping everyone at arm's length. But psychologists say distance is not always a personality trait. Emerging r...22 Jun, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
- Psychology says adults who get anxious when their phone battery drops below 50% are not overreacting: Why people treat smartphones like a safety blanketPsychology suggests that adults who become anxious when their phone battery drops below 50% are rarely overreacting. More often, they are r...21 Jun, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
- Psychology says adults who save money in jars or piggy banks are not old-fashioned: Why physically seeing money grow gives the brain a sense of control and securityPsychology suggests that adults who save money in jars or piggy banks are rarely being old-fashioned. More often, they are responding to a ...21 Jun, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
- Amish proverb of the day: ‘The more a child is valued, the better his values will be’ - a minimalist lesson on raising good humans, not just successful onesAmish proverb of the day explains the profound impact of making children feel appreciated. It highlights how respect, encouragement, and ki...21 Jun, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
- Psychology says adults with huge tattoos are not seeking attention, they are using the body to tell stories, reclaim identity and express authenticityPsychology suggests that adults with large tattoos are rarely trying to become someone they are not. More often, they are expressing and em...20 Jun, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
- Psychology says people in their 60s and 70s who keep a handwritten address book aren’t out of touch: They’re protecting important relationships in a form they trust, because memory often feels more reliable when information can be seen, touched, and easily foundMany adults in their 60s and 70s still prefer handwritten address books, not out of technophobia, but as a dependable memory support. Resea...20 Jun, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
- Psychology says adults who bite their nails are not simply nervous but are seeking an escape route from uncomfortable situationsPsychology suggests that nail biting is rarely a sign of immaturity, poor discipline or weak self-control. More often, it is the brain's wa...20 Jun, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
- Psychology says introverts who seem most at ease in their 50s and 60s are not the ones who overcame introversion; they are often the ones who stopped viewing their need for solitude as something that required justificationAs individuals transition into middle age, the allure of peaceful evenings often supersedes the excitement of lively gatherings. Studies su...19 Jun, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
- Pakistani-American businessman caught in $38,000,000 adult day care scam; Prosecutors say millions were hidden as 'laddu' paymentsA Pakistani-American businessman, Pervez Siddiqui, and seven associates face charges for an alleged $38 million Medicaid fraud scheme. Pros...19 Jun, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
- Psychology says adults who apologize for things that were not their fault may not be insecure; they may have grown up in homes where taking the blame was the fastest way to make the tension stopMany adults habitually apologize for things not their fault. This stems from childhood experiences where they managed parental emotions. Th...18 Jun, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
- Loneliest people in the world are not the elderly sitting alone at home; according to a survey across 142 countries, they are adults in their 20sA global survey spanning 142 countries found that nearly one in four people reported feeling very or fairly lonely. But the most unexpected...16 Jun, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
- In 1972, children watched adults hit an inflatable doll, and psychology saw how easily aggression can be copiedIn a series of innovative experiments, Albert Bandura demonstrated a striking reality: children are keen observers, soaking up behaviors fr...15 Jun, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
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