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Psychology says people who change their bedsheets every day may be seeking more than just hygiene, they may be cleaning off the stressPsychology says people who change their bedsheets every day may be influenced by perceived control, habit formation, conscientiousness, and...
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 says the exhaustion of modern life often isn’t from overwork: It’s from the fact that we’ve eliminated every attention gap, and the brain never gets the empty space it needs to recoverIn our bustling modern world, the rush of daily life rarely grants us the luxury of stillness. The unending stimulation stretches our menta...
Psychology says people who can’t work without music or a familiar show playing in the background aren’t lazy but their brain is running a secret algorithm that needs a soundtrack to boot upMillions of people can't start a single task without pressing play first. Science finally explains why that's not a quirk, it's neuroscienc...
ET at Apple’s Bengaluru developer showcase: The apps headed to WWDC 2026Indian developers are showcasing innovative apps for the Apple ecosystem. These apps focus on personal experiences, design, and AI. Develop...
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...
Child enrichment can cost Rs 1 lakh/year: Here’s how to fund your child’s preschool activity classes—from dance, music to phonicsFrom phonics to piano, music to drama, activity classes for pre-schoolers are growing fast—and so is the cost of raising a well-rounded chi...
Want to unlock your brain’s hidden potential? Here are the ways to stay sharp, boost memory, and enhance mental agility at any ageKeeping your brain sharp is vital for everyone. Simple daily activities like puzzles, card games, and learning new skills can significantly...
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...
Billionaires, artists, and geniuses share one surprising habit, and you can teach it to your childWhat do billionaires, polymaths, and innovators have in common? Many mastered music. Learning an instrument strengthens the brain’s capacit...
Brain health is linked to diet, here's howFood preferences play a significant role in shaping our dietary habits. Highly palatable foods rich in sugars, fats and salts often appeal ...
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...
Our schools be alive with sound of musicSchool curriculums lack music education despite its proven cognitive benefits. Studies on music's impact on spatial reasoning and cognitive...
How music provides a connection in a way other forms of social media and internet usage do notWe found that the emotions that make people feel connected in conversation are also the emotions whose expression in music captures 'what m...
Can listening to sad music help in tough times? New research finds outMusic has a powerful ability to affect our emotions, according to new research.
For smart old India, let kids play (music)Music learning is relegated to school functions and singing, mostly patriotic songs, whose aim is, ironically, not musical excellence but '...
Menopause can be tough. But, music can ease mood swings and depression, says studyStudy suggests that music is instrumental in managing menopause.
Sense of surprise: 'Mozart effect' can be theraputic for patients with epilepsySonata for Two Pianos in D Major K448 is known for its effects on brain activity.
How neuroscience is reinventing music therapyClassical music can contribute to helping children learn how to both process and react to sensory stimulation.
Musical training protects brain: StudyMusical training in the younger years can prevent the decay in speech listening skills in later life, a new study has found.