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Psychology explains why it might be harder for women to quit smoking than menPsychology of quitting smoking: Breaking the smoking habit proves particularly tough for women within the first 24 hours of quitting, a new...
Psychology says people who always wear headphones may be doing more than listening to music, here's what this everyday habit revealsPsychology says people who always wear headphones may be seeking focus, emotional regulation, or a sense of control. Here's what psychologi...
Psychology behind retail therapy: Study reveals why some people can't stop buying and how shopping turns addictivePsychology of shopping addiction: A study reveals nearly half of adults surveyed exhibit signs of shopping addiction, driven by a need to e...
Popular quote of the day by Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung: 'I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become...' How success in life comes through conscious choices, not just your circumstancesRenowned psychologist Carl Jung's powerful quote, 'I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become,' underscores our agency in s...
Psychology says people who can't start their day without coffee aren't addicted, they may be looking for an invisible mental shortcutWhy do some people feel they cannot function without coffee every morning? Psychology reveals that the habit may be linked to brain chemist...
People obsessed with diet coke aren’t just chasing taste as studies show your brain may be playing a trickDiet coke obsession: People obsessed with Diet Coke are not just driven by taste, but also by how the brain responds to it. Even though the...
What happens when ants get addicted to junk food as much as we do? The consequences could be seriousAnts eating junk food behavior study: Tiny potato chip crumbs are a big distraction for ants. Researchers found ants are drawn to human sna...
Psychology warning: Are you being manipulated in your relationship without realizing it? 5 Machiavellian secrets influencing your emotional balanceThe psychology of manipulation shows that it is often subtle behaviors, rather than obvious actions, that shape emotional dynamics in moder...
Psychology says taking your phone to the bathroom may reveal more than boredom: The hidden link between stress, dopamine, and why your brain avoids silencePsychology does not suggest that everyone who brings a phone into the bathroom has an unhealthy habit or underlying issue. Human behavior i...
Quote of the Day by Sylvia Plath: “I desire the things which will destroy me in the… — Life lessons on human nature, desire, attraction, self-awareness and why sometimes we are our own worst enemies by the iconic American poet best known for her semi-autobiographical novel The Bell Jar and her posthumous poetry collection ArielQuote of the Day by Sylvia Plath highlights the meaning of “I desire the things which will destroy me in the end.” The saying reflects a de...
Psychology says mixed signals feel addictive, here’s why one day of love and the next day of distance can make you chase someone even harderPopular culture often presents emotional unpredictability as thrilling, mysterious or even romantic. Psychological research, however, point...
Psychology says people who are in multiple situationships but no meaningful relationship may be chasing something deeper than romanceResearch consistently indicates that strong, lasting relationships are built on vulnerability, trust, reliability and emotional openness. T...
Quote of the day by Alan Watts: 'A person who thinks all the time has nothing to think about except thoughts. So, he loses touch with reality...' - How constant overthinking can quietly disconnect people from real life explained by the British-American writerModern life keeps people constantly occupied with thoughts, worries, notifications, and endless mental noise, which is why Alan Watts’s quo...
In the 1930s, rubber factory workers drank alcohol and suddenly felt sick. It wasn't just a workplace illness, it led to the discovery of Antabuse, helping millions quit drinkingAn accidental discovery in a rubber factory in the 1930s revealed that workers exposed to tetraethylthiuram disulfide experienced severe re...
Quote of the Day by Marlon Brando: “With women, I've got a… – Inspiring lessons on relationships, trust, intimacy and why protecting yourself too much can push people away by the legendary Hollywood actor known for his deep insights into human nature and psychologyQuote of the Day by Marlon Brando: Marlon Brando’s quote, “With women, I've got a long bamboo pole with a leather loop on the end. I slip t...
Quote of the Day by Charles Darwin: 'An American monkey, after getting drunk on brandy, would never touch it again...' - what 'Origin of Species' author said about human behaviorCharles Darwin's witty observation highlights how a monkey, after one bad experience with brandy, avoids it, contrasting with humans who of...
Quote of the day by Fyodor Dostoevsky: 'A man with no money and a woman with no beauty see the world without illusions...' - The unsaid reality of human society exposed by the Russian novelist-philosopherRussian novelist and philosopher Fyodor Dostoevsky continues to resonate with readers for his powerful observations about suffering, truth,...
Athena opens northeast India’s largest integrated psychiatric hospital in GuwahatiAthena Behavioral Health opens Northeast India's largest private psychiatric hospital in Guwahati. This marks their fifth hospital nationwi...
Quote of the Day by Santosh Kalwar: ‘We are addicted to our thoughts; we cannot change anything if…’ - Why changing your thinking matters, explained by the Nepalese computer scientistOur thoughts shape our reality. Santosh Kalwar, a Nepalese researcher, highlights that we are addicted to our thoughts. Changing our thinki...
Prediction markets say they're different from sportsbooks. Gambling addicts say it's all the sameThe soccer coach had blocked himself from sportsbooks by the time he found prediction markets.