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Psychology says people who optimize every part of their lives often end up more depleted than those who don’t, because constant measuring, tracking, and improving is itself more costly than the benefitModern self-improvement tools promise better lives through tracking. However, this constant monitoring can create stress and pressure. The ...
People who grew up without much affection often develop traits that look like strengths, but psychology says those traits usually trace back to survival patternsThroughout adulthood, numerous individuals exhibit exceptional self-discipline and autonomy, often rooted in experiences of emotional negle...
Psychology suggests adults who dim the lights long before bed aren’t being dramatic: They’re protecting the slow transition the mind needs because bright evenings can keep the body externally cuedResearchers uncover the mystery behind dimming the lights before bedtime. It turns out this soothing practice sends a message to the brain ...
Psychology says adults who never bring their phone into the bedroom aren't being difficult - they're guarding the last quiet border of the day, because bedtime media use can keep the mind externally cuedKeeping phones out of the bedroom is a growing trend supported by psychological research. Studies show that reducing pre-sleep screen time ...
The Mystery of “Zombie Fungi” That Control Insect Behavior Is ExpandingA fungus from the Ophiocordyceps genus is systematically altering insect behavior, compelling them to leave colonies and position themselve...
‘Lifting weights is brain surgery’: CMC Vellore doctor explains how strength training may reverse brain ageingLifting weights offers a powerful path to sharper memory and slower brain aging, according to neurologist Dr. Sudhir Kumar. Consistent resi...
Why Pausing Before Reacting Leads to Fewer RegretsPausing before reacting, whether in communication or decision-making, significantly improves judgment and reduces regret. This brief delay ...
Why People Who Observe Before Acting Make Fewer MistakesPausing to observe before reacting significantly reduces mistakes and improves judgment, according to psychological research. This cognitiv...
Brain-damaging food is already in your house and harming cognitive health. It is not junk or oily varietyExcessive sugar consumption, especially through sugary drinks, may pose a greater threat to brain health than oily or ultra-processed foods...
MIT study reveals chilling cognitive cost of ChatGPT on children: What can parents do?A recent MIT Media Lab study has raised concerns about the cognitive impact of AI use among young people. Researchers found that frequent r...
From weight loss to blood pressure: CMC Vellore doctor decodes direct and indirect benefits of intermittent fasting for healthIntermittent fasting gains popularity. Neurologist Dr. Sudhir Kumar analyzes its effects. Fasting shows modest blood pressure benefits, mai...
The $2 million question: Can Bryan Johnson outpace age with science and psychedelics?Tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson has again captured attention with claims of mapping human consciousness through psychedelics, considering k...
‘The Last of Us’ in real life? Scientists discover fungus that turns spiders into zombies!A new fungus species in Europe, Gibellula attenboroughii, transforms cave spiders into 'zombies.' This fungus manipulates spiders to leave ...
- Focus on the breath
Different ancient cultures have varying interpretations of focused breathing. In Hatha Yoga, it involves forcefully holding one's breath, s...
Mobile health intervention can reduce treatment delays, prevent secondary stroke: StudyMobile health refers to the use of wireless devices to deliver care.
Keep the antidepressants away. New study says chemical imbalance in brain isn't causing depressionThe serotonin theory of depression was promoted by pharma companies in the 1990s.
Don't define your financial resolutions by what you should not doIf you want to be wiser with your money this year, remember saving and investing are habits that can be developed only if you can weigh lon...
- Grey matter density increases during adolescence: Study
New York, May 26 (IANS) While grey matter volume generally decrease with age, its density actually increases during adolescence, new resear...
Music could soon be part of post-operative treatment in surgeries: StudyThe findings of the study show that as a non-invasive, safe and inexpensive intervention, music can be successfully used to help patients r...
The multiple act of creationIn the words of the English physicist and author Paul Davies, “The existence of extra-terrestrial (ET) intelligences would have a profound ...