How Repeating Small Rituals Improves Focus Without DisciplineFocus and productivity can be enhanced through small, repeated rituals. These routines help the brain conserve energy and reduce mental noi...
15 Feb, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
How Early Responsibility Shapes Long-Term Emotional RegulationChildren's chores build character and emotional control. Psychology shows early responsibilities shape lifelong emotional regulation. Predi...
14 Feb, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
Word of the Day: AlexithymiaMany struggle to articulate feelings beyond 'fine,' a trait called alexithymia. This isn't a lack of emotion, but difficulty translating it...
10 Jan, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
Science fact to seem smarter: Your brain is constantly eating itself. How to not accelerate it?The human brain constantly removes its own cells, waste, and unused connections through a process called phagocytosis. This self-cleaning m...
08 Jan, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
Apollo neurologist warns: Brain gets smaller every year after 40. Five science-backed habits to prevent and reverse itAn Apollo Hospitals neurologist has highlighted how the brain naturally loses volume every year after the age of 40 and explained why this ...
05 Dec, 2025, 10.27 PM IST
Just 3,000–5,000 steps a day could protect your brain more than you think, says Apollo doctor citing new studyNew medical insights suggest that a daily walk of 3,000 to 5,000 steps can major reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease. This modest activi...
02 Dec, 2025, 10.47 AM IST
What is ‘popcorn brain’? Inside the alarming mental shift fueled by reels, shorts and infinite scrollExcessive scrolling and constant digital stimulation are contributing to a rising condition psychologists call “popcorn brain.” Coined by r...
30 Nov, 2025, 08.47 PM IST
Triggered by that one frustrating co worker every time? Neuroscientist reveals a tiny brain hack to stay calm and break the anger loopNYU neuroscientist Dr Wendy Suzuki explains that recurring irritation toward certain colleagues or relatives is a learned neural response, ...
25 Nov, 2025, 03.29 PM IST
Not early mornings, brain learns the best when it's least expected. Best time to absorb new information, finds studyA new study from Tohoku University suggests that the brain’s ability to form long-term memories varies across the day. Researchers found th...
17 Nov, 2025, 03.25 PM IST
Think you can build a habit in 21 days? Neuroscientist busts the popular myth, revealing how long it really takes. The truth will surprise youThe viral “21-day rule” for habit formation has been debunked by NYU neuroscientist Dr. Wendy Suzuki, who calls it “a complete myth.” In he...
29 Oct, 2025, 11.13 PM IST
Neuroscientist says this one exercise could protect your brain and keep memory strong for yearsAlzheimer's disease, a significant health concern, may be mitigated through lifestyle adjustments. Research indicates that dual-task exerci...
14 Aug, 2025, 10.26 PM IST
Harvard neuroscientist’s bizarre brain hacks might be your key to peak mental healthHarvard-trained neuroscientist suggests three unconventional brain-boosting habits: chewing gum to enhance blood flow and focus, walking ba...
04 Jul, 2025, 04.18 PM IST
Forget anti-ageing hacks. Scientist shares 4 simple tips on how to live past 100 yearsStacy Andersen studies centenarians. She finds key habits for longevity. Andersen eats five colors of fruits and vegetables daily. She move...
30 May, 2025, 09.07 PM IST
New Year's resolutions taking a backseat? Here's why your brain is finding it difficult to stick to themOur brains are lazy and want to repeat what we find pleasurable.
10 Jan, 2023, 06.08 PM IST
Kids' shows cast a spell on thousands of adult viewersConsumption of kids’ content on OTT platforms such as Netflix surges as adults spend more time with kids courtesy of work-from-home during ...
09 Apr, 2021, 10.10 AM IST
Kids' shows cast a spell on thousands of adult viewersConsumption of kids’ content on OTT platforms such as Netflix surges as adults spend more time with kids courtesy of work-from-home during ...
09 Apr, 2021, 09.31 AM IST
Seven memory skills that will make you smarterUnfortunately, lots of the techniques for learning that we pick up in school don't help with long-term recall - like cramming or highlighti...
30 Oct, 2015, 03.51 PM IST