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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 benefit- Psychology says people who feel quietly drained after small everyday social moments aren’t antisocial: They’re often responding to levels of stimulation other people barely notice
- Quote of the day by American philosopher and professor Noam Chomsky: “There are no poor countries— only systems that have failed to manage resources.” — Is poverty really man-made? The hidden truth behind broken economic systems, wealth concentration, and growing inequality continues fueling global frustration and social instability
- How birdwatching trains the brain to focus faster and remember betterBirdwatching sharpens observation and memory. New research shows it can physically change the brain. Years of identifying birds lead to str...08 May, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
- The rapid embrace of AI in China, its biggest testing ground, may shape how AI is used globallyChina is rapidly adopting artificial intelligence tools. Ordinary citizens and businesses are using AI for daily tasks and work. Chinese co...06 May, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
- The Summer Survival Guide: Smarter ways to live through rising temperaturesWe are living in an era of extreme heat, and the planet is not pushing back on the pedal anytime soon. Which is why Lijee Philip brings to ...19 Apr, 2026, 08.07 AM IST
- “You Can Trust Me” Sounds Reassuring, But It Might Be Doing More at Work Than You ThinkColleagues often say "you can trust me" to expedite decisions and avoid conflict, driven by self-enhancement and cognitive biases that lead...09 Apr, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
- Elephants Don’t Just Walk Away From Death; What They Do Instead Feels Uncomfortably HumanElephants display remarkable emotional responses to death. Studies reveal they recognize their own kind and interact with deceased members....28 Mar, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
- What you eat in your 40s may determine how your brain would function later in life: StudyWhat you eat in your 40s impacts your memory in your 80s. A study shows diets rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fish boost brai...24 Mar, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
- Major brain disease risk can be avoided: Long-term research reveals the one type of training that actually worksA long-term study funded by the National Institutes of Health has found that a specific type of brain training focused on visual processing...14 Feb, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
- Why Routines Free Mental Space for CreativityCreativity often thrives not in chaos, but in structure. Routines reduce decision fatigue, freeing up mental energy for creative thought. T...13 Feb, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
- Apollo doctor approves: One valuable life skill to delay common brain-damaging disease by yearsDr. Sudhir Kumar, a senior neurologist at Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, emphasized that a certain everyday skill, when practiced regularly, ...07 Nov, 2025, 10.34 PM IST
- From multitasking to not drinking enough water: Dr Pal shares 10 everyday habits that is harming your brainDr. Pal highlights overlooked daily habits detrimental to brain health, including poor sleep, prolonged sitting, multitasking, and unhealth...11 Sep, 2025, 11.27 AM IST
- Elephants found using human style communication to 'talk' in new researchA new study published in Royal Society Open Science has revealed that elephants use intentional gestures to communicate, a behavior previou...30 Aug, 2025, 06.09 PM IST
- Research says playing musical instrument boosts brain health in later lifeContinuing to play a musical instrument, particularly the piano, into later life has been associated with a sharper brain, according to a r...31 Jan, 2024, 07.51 PM IST
- 'Sundowning' affects people with dementia differently: What to do when your loved one is suffering from this phenomenonChanges in behaviour among individuals with dementia during the late afternoon and evening, a phenomenon known as "sundowning," is linked t...08 Jul, 2023, 05.24 PM IST
- If you feel sluggish, forgetful or distracted, then you may be experiencing brain fog. Things you can do to clear up your mindSometimes brain fog may be hard to diagnose because it is caused by several different factors.23 Sep, 2022, 07.20 PM IST
- Thank your genes: Taller men may have lower risk of dementia later in lifeThe relationship between height and dementia existed when brothers with different heights were monitored.12 Feb, 2020, 06.54 PM IST
- Baby's first poop can predict lower IQ in futureDetecting prenatal exposure to alcohol at birth could lead to early interventions that help reduce the effects later.14 Jul, 2015, 04.30 PM IST
- Web browsing and exchanging emails can boost memory!Digital literacy, or the ability to engage, plan and execute actions such as web browsing and exchanging emails, can improve memory, scient...13 Aug, 2014, 04.21 PM IST
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