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Psychology says waiting until the last minute to work is not laziness: How deadlines and time pressure trick the brain into finally taking action- Psychology says women who return clothes often after ordering online aren't indecisive or always making impulsive decisions: What this shopping habit really means?
- Psychology says women who are ready to bargain heavily at any shop aren't frugal or afraid to negotiate: What behavioral research explains
- 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...13 Jun, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
- 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...12 Jun, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
- Psychology says if you’ve tried every diet and still failed to lose weight, the missing problem may not be your body, it could be your mindPeople who successfully lose weight and keep it off over the long term often develop healthier ways to cope with emotions, create environme...11 Jun, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
- Psychology says people who post emotional messages about their ex after a breakup aren’t just being dramatic, they may be seeking validation, revenge, or emotional closureThe psychology behind people posting emotional or targeted content after breakups reveals a complicated mix of attachment anxiety, emotiona...31 May, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Sigmund Freud: 'Love is a chemical trick to keep the species breeding. Once the dopamine fades, you are just two strangers sharing...' - Psychoanalysis founder explains why passion in love fades as time passesSigmund Freud is known for his influential ideas about the unconscious mind and how hidden desires shape human behavior. The quote of the d...27 May, 2026, 09.14 PM IST
- Word of the Day: AlogotrophyWord of the Day: Alogotrophy may be one of the rarest words in the English language, yet its meaning feels strikingly relevant to modern li...27 May, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
- Why Do People Suddenly Lose Interest After Getting The Job They Wanted?Many people lose interest in their dream jobs soon after getting them. This happens because the brain's dopamine release stops once the goa...25 Apr, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
- Japanese proverb of the day: “Even dust, when piled up, becomes a mountain.” Small, consistent efforts accumulate into great achievements over time — a lesson on how today’s generation can turn tiny daily efforts into massive successJapanese proverb of the day: Small daily efforts build success faster than most people expect. Data shows 1% daily growth can deliver nearl...22 Apr, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
- Eating your favourite snack could be draining your motivation: Neuroscientist reveals the surprising link between comfort food and work energyA new discussion on food and brain health has emerged after NYU neuroscientist Dr Wendy Suzuki explained how comfort foods may drain motiva...05 Dec, 2025, 05.15 PM IST
- Why big wins leave you feeling empty at times: NYU neuroscientist explains post-success blues and a simple habit to beat themAchieving a major milestone yet feeling empty the next day is not failure but brain chemistry at play, explains NYU neuroscientist Dr. Wend...27 Sep, 2025, 09.24 PM IST
- 'Dopamine anchoring' is the latest brain hack to stay motivated: Expert explains how the science-backed method worksDopamine anchoring, a neuroscience-based technique, is gaining popularity for boosting productivity and mental well-being. It involves pair...03 Aug, 2025, 05.13 PM IST
- Taking a break from social media is now fashionably called dopamine detoxThe internet transformed the way we get our dopamine fix by bombarding us with constant notifications that cater to our need for validation...13 Jan, 2024, 11.55 PM IST
- What drives human wants? A study on bee brains may have the answersDesire is a product of the will but the converse is also true: will is a product of desire.06 May, 2022, 06.29 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
- It's dopamine in brain that helps in bondingNew York, Feb 19 (IANS) In a first, researchers have found that neurotransmitter dopamine -- a chemical that acts in various brain systems ...20 Feb, 2017, 04.54 PM IST
- Not just being lazy: Why obese people can't stick to their gym programmesIf we begin to decipher the physiological causes, it may also help reduce some of the stigma obese people face.02 Jan, 2017, 12.54 PM IST
- 'Mini human brains' to help develop treatment for Parkinson'sMini mid-brains provide next generation platforms to investigate human brain biology, diseases and therapeutics.01 Aug, 2016, 03.37 PM IST
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