Chinese proverb of the day: 'If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a lifetime...' Life lessons on human nature, joy, kindness, and why helping others brings real peaceChinese proverb of the day shares a timeless message about happiness and kindness. The saying explains how short pleasures fade but helping...
15 May, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
Why We Fall for People Who Aren’t Good for Us: The Psychology Behind Toxic AttractionReal, explainable forces drive toxic attraction, rooted in early relationships and brain chemistry. Attachment styles, trauma bonding, low ...
11 Feb, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
Holding Hands for a Long Time Isn’t Just Romance - Psychology Says It’s RegulationSustained hand-holding is more than a gesture; it synchronizes physiological processes, reduces stress, and enhances emotional regulation b...
03 Feb, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
Why Holding Hands For A Long Time Says More Than Words Ever CouldHolding hands offers a moderate yet meaningful way for humans to connect, signaling trust, safety, and empathy. This simple act regulates s...
02 Feb, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
What people in the happiest relationships do every morning — habits most couples overlookRelationship tips for happy couples: Studies on relationship dynamics indicate that happy couples use mornings not for lengthy discussions ...
15 Jan, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
Not just diet, even relations can make you fat: BMI directly linked to strong social bonds in new researchA new UCLA Health study published in Gut Microbes shows that emotional support within marriage may directly affect BMI by influencing brain...
09 Dec, 2025, 03.30 PM IST
How being in love can actually boost your heart health, according to cardiologistsLove can have a significant impact on heart health, with research suggesting that strong relationships help lower stress, improve blood pre...
16 Feb, 2025, 10.20 PM IST
Is love really blind? Science explains why we ignore red flags when falling head over heels for someoneSpecific areas of the brain are activated when you fall in love, in particular the limbic system and the reward centres.
21 Feb, 2023, 10.55 AM IST
Hug Day 2023: A guide to health benefits of hugging this Valentine’s WeekAs we celebrate Hug Day 2023 today, it is important for you to know that hugging has some amazing hidden advantages that go beyond emotions...
11 Feb, 2023, 05.34 PM IST
Menopause can be tough. But, music can ease mood swings and depression, says studyStudy suggests that music is instrumental in managing menopause.
27 Jan, 2022, 03.57 PM IST
Secret to a happy & loving relationship: Take art classes, play board gamesCouples who engage in creating art or playing games release more 'love hormone'.
14 Feb, 2019, 06.26 PM IST
Boost these hormones to succeed as a leader at workA DOSE of these "success hormones" will keep you on top of every kind of situation at the workplace, leaving your more efficient and happie...
10 Dec, 2018, 11.40 AM IST
Curbs on oxytocin production and trade to check misuseOnly a Bengaluru-based state-owned pharmaceutical company will manufacture the hormone in the quantity required for medical purposes, said ...
21 Feb, 2018, 07.43 AM IST
Turns out, being shy or a social butterfly depends on your genesYour social skills depend on two genes that make some people more friendly than others.
28 Aug, 2017, 07.31 PM IST
New vows for oldScientists have discovered a bold new role in muscle-building for that so-called “cuddle chemical”, or oxytocin; the levels of which must s...
13 Jun, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
Hug the WorldIn his latest book, economist-turned-neurologist Paul Zak focuses on the feel-good chemical oxytocin that is supposedly released by loving ...
27 Sep, 2012, 07.55 AM IST
Loves labours are not lostShakespeare supposedly pooh-poohed the primacy of names. “A rose by any other name smells as sweet,” the Bard declaimed in Romeo and Juliet...
10 Feb, 2011, 07.34 AM IST