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PSYCHOLOGY OF SLEEP WITH LIGHTS OFF
Psychology says people who can't sleep with light on aren't simply following a bedtime preference: What the behavior reveals?Psychology says people who can't sleep with light on aren't necessarily afraid of the dark. The habit may relate to sensory processing, saf...
Psychology says parents who read storybooks to their children every night may be building more than just a love of booksA parent who reads with enthusiasm, listens to a child’s questions and lets them choose a favorite story may be creating something far more...
Psychology says people who work even when they are ill and don’t take a leave may be trapped in a cycle of pressurePeople who continue working despite being ill may be driven by a strong sense of responsibility, financial concerns, fear of falling behind...
Your bedroom may be too bright at night—and new research reveals what nighttime light could be doing to your heartNew research suggests nighttime light exposure may affect heart structure. A study observed thicker heart muscle and reduced flexibility in...
Psychology says people who still use old-school alarm clocks and table calendars may be avoiding more than technologyAn old-fashioned alarm clock may also create a clearer boundary between bedtime and smartphone use. When a phone sits beside the bed, it ca...
Psychology says people who don't like working from home and prefer the office may be seeking more than productivityAn office can provide environmental cues, routines, social accountability and physical separation from household activities. These factors ...
Psychology says people who check their horoscope daily may be trying to reduce an uncomfortable feelingSomeone who checks their horoscope every morning may not necessarily be looking for a glimpse into the future. The habit may instead provid...
Psychology says people who go to bed by 9 pm may be doing more than following a sleep routineA person’s sleep schedule can be shaped by their chronotype, age, genetics, lifestyle, work demands, family responsibilities, exposure to l...
Psychology says people who feel relieved when houseguests leave may be protecting their mental spaceFeeling relieved once guests have left does not necessarily point to a psychological problem. For some people, it may simply reflect a natu...
Psychology says people who can never stop taking photos may be chasing more than the perfect picturePeople naturally make choices about how they want to be perceived by others. Photographs offer a particularly powerful way to shape that im...
Psychology says people who love evening tea on their balcony or terrace may be protecting their mental spaceThat quiet cup of tea in the evening becomes a way of stepping out of the day for a while, for some people. It creates a familiar pause, a ...
Psychology explains the effect of social media on Gen Z’s mental health - how constant comparison, online pressure and endless scrolling can shape self-esteem and well-beingGeneration Z faces both the positive and negative impacts of social media on their lives and mental health. While constant scrolling and co...
From sugar to sleep: Harvard-trained gut doctor shares 6 anti-aging lessons he wishes he knew in his 20sThe choices we make daily greatly influence the ageing process of our bodies. Key contributors such as our dietary selections and quality o...
Psychology explains how mindfulness calms racing thoughts, lowers stress, and restores sleep better than basic sleep tipsEngaging in mindfulness meditation presents a powerful strategy to alleviate nighttime anxiety. This technique not only soothes mental turm...
Psychology says being intelligent doesn’t guarantee good test scores: The hidden reason students panic on exam dayPsychology says this does not necessarily indicate that a student lacks intelligence. The ability to understand something and the ability t...
Psychology says millions of adults sleepwalk, exposing hidden ties between nocturnal wanderings, mental health, and sleep disruptionNearly four percent of American adults are affected by sleepwalking annually, a condition that often has genetic ties and links to mental h...
Psychology says sleeping with your pet doesn't automatically signal anxiety or dependence, the bond can provide a genuine sense of safety, comfort and emotional securitySharing a bed with pets is a tradition among many owners, who enjoy the companionship and security they provide. Research suggests that pet...
Gurgaon based founder asks why Indian parents call sleeping till 9 am ‘lazy’ but praise 5 am wake-upsGurgaon entrepreneur Jasveer Singh has questioned why sleeping until 9 am is often associated with laziness while waking at 5 am is praised...
Psychology says people who sleep with interesting and beautiful lights switched on at night aren't just keeping the lights on for decoration: What the habit may mean?Psychology says people who sleep with interesting and beautiful lights switched on at night aren't necessarily afraid of the dark. The habi...
Psychology says people who prefer working night shifts may be following their natural body clockPeople who prefer night shifts are not necessarily antisocial, unmotivated or unconventional. They may simply have anevening chronotype, fe...