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In praise of doomscrollingDoomscrolling offers a distraction from personal problems by focusing on major global issues. It allows individuals to escape unmanageable ...- 'Buy anything you want, pay nothing': 'Dopamine sites' let buyers place online orders to satisfy their urge to shop without spending real moneyDopamine sites: A new genre of websites, called dopamine sites, let users go through the entire experience of ordering food, shopping or bo...
- Psychology says people who love to eat something sweet after every meal may be responding to a learned rewardFor some people, dessert is more than the final part of a meal. It can become a familiar signal that the day’s demands are winding down and...
- Amusing or addictive? The algorithms powering our social feedsOpen TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or other platforms and you'll see a scrolling feed or recommendations bar showing content targete...
- Psychology says people who worship their idols in sports, politics, cinema or business aren't just fans: What this behaviour reveals?Psychology says people who worship their idols in sports, politics, cinema or business aren't always showing simple admiration. Excessive i...
- Psychology says people who thrive in chaos may actually be seeking stimulation, not stressSome people experience uncertainty as particularly uncomfortable, which can make them seek answers, structure and predictability as quickly...
- Psychology says making progress, even small progress, can improve mood more than reaching a goalPsychology says us that happiness is not reserved only for life's biggest achievements. Our minds are remarkably responsive to movement, gr...
- Psychology explains why you want to keep eating even when your stomach is full - and what your brain may really be looking forEven when your body has had enough, your brain can still crave food. This intriguing phenomenon highlights how pleasurable food can seem ap...
- Psychology says sharing embarrassing stories often builds trust faster than sharing achievementsReaching a major goal can bring a deep sense of pride and accomplishment, but that feeling is often short-lived. Steady progress, on the ot...
- Meta disregarded its own research on teen harm, Tennessee tells juryThe lawsuit, filed by Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti's office, seeks financial penalties and a court order directing Instagra...
- Psychology explains why we buy things we don't actually need - and the hidden brain tricks that drive impulse spendingOur brains respond to emotional triggers and marketing techniques encouraging spontaneous purchases. Anticipating a purchase activates the ...
- Psychology says people who shop when they're stressed aren't always materialistic, their brains may be seeking emotional reliefPsychology suggests that people who shop during stressful periods are often seeking emotional comfort rather than material possessions.
- Psychology says your brain craves gossip for a surprising reason and it may have helped you to survivePsychology says the brain craves gossip because humans are naturally curious about other people and the social world around them. At the sa...
- Psychology says people who drink too much coffee every day may be seeking more than just caffeineFor many people, coffee represents far more than a source of caffeine. It becomes a comforting ritual, a productivity cue, a social traditi...
- Psychology says people who listen to the same song on repeat are not unhealthy, they may be looking for familiarity and comfortA common concern is that listening to the same song over and over might be unhealthy. Psychology suggests that this is usually not the case...
- Psychology says people who eat burgers every day aren’t just craving comfort food, they may be driven by the brain’s reward systemPsychologists have long recognized that comfort foods often carry meaning beyond their nutritional value. A burger, for example, may evoke ...
- Do football teams in red win more? What 55 years of research suggestsColours influence the way people see themselves and how others respond to them. From dopamine dressing, a trend focused on choosing clothes...
- '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...
- 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...
- Revealed: Why beer makes you feel goodWhen some drinks make us feel good, we cannot stop drinking when we have had enough.
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