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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND BRAIN HEALTH
Psychology says people who keep fidgeting with something in their hands are not distracted: Why the brain uses small movements to think, focus and calm itself- Psychology says adults who save money in jars or piggy banks are not old-fashioned: Why physically seeing money grow gives the brain a sense of control and security
- Psychology says people who forget what to buy after reaching the store are not absent-minded: Why the brain temporarily loses information during everyday tasks
- Psychology says adults who keep separate indoor slippers and outside shoes aren't obsessed with cleanliness, they are drawing a boundary between chaos and peacePsychology suggests that everyday habits often carry symbolic meaning rather than being random behaviors. The slippers themselves are not w...21 Jun, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
- Psychology says adults who keep cracking their fingers and neck are often trying to regulate stress and restore a sense of controlPsychology also points to Social Learning Theory, introduced by Albert Bandura, which suggests that people often absorb and imitate behavio...21 Jun, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
- Psychology says people who can't sleep without a blanket even when it's hot are not strange: Why the brain associates it with safety, comfort and emotional regulationPsychology suggests that adults who cannot sleep without a blanket, even in warm weather, are rarely being irrational. More often, they are...21 Jun, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
- Your brain may activate a powerful muscle-building, fat-burning switch while you are in deep sleep. New research stuns scientistsNew research has revealed that deep sleep isn't just for rest; it actively regulates growth hormone, crucial for muscle repair, bone streng...21 Jun, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
- Psychology says women who keep tying and untying their hair unconsciously while working are often trying to regulate their brainsPsychology suggests this habit is usually not about looks at all. In many cases, it is the brain’s way of creating small moments of balance...20 Jun, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
- Psychology says people who keep a photo of their wife or kids in their wallet aren’t nostalgic, they are creating an emotional safety netPsychologists have consistently found that having a strong sense of purpose supports emotional well-being. For many people, loved ones beco...20 Jun, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
- Psychology says if you can't sleep until the trash is taken out, it may be about mental closure, not cleanlinessPsychology suggests that taking out the trash before going to bed is often the brain’s way of creating a sense of completion. It acts as a ...20 Jun, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
- Yoga may boost cognition, reduce depression, aid gut health in early Alzheimer's: AIIMS studyA 12-week yoga program has shown promising results for individuals with mild Alzheimer's disease. Researchers at AIIMS, Delhi, observed sig...20 Jun, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
- Psychology says women often sense danger earlier than others because their brains are constantly scanning the environment and their bodies react instantlyPsychology suggests that women’s ability to detect potential danger early often develops from countless small observations gathered over ye...18 Jun, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
- Suffering from anxiety often? A common plastic chemical may be affecting your brain, says new studyA new study presented at ENDO 2026 has found that male rats exposed to the common plastic chemical di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) durin...17 Jun, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
- Psychology says people who shake their legs while talking aren't rude or impatient: They may be trying to regulate energy without realizing itPsychology suggests that seemingly small habits often reflect deeper underlying processes. Leg shaking is rarely an act of rudeness or disr...17 Jun, 2026, 09.57 PM IST
- Psychology says people who can’t tie their shoelaces but solve impossible math problems may have an advantage: The surprising reason our brains work this wayThe most important takeaway is that intelligence cannot be reduced to a single score or trait. It is a complex combination of different abi...15 Jun, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
- Psychology says ghosting hurts because the brain hates unfinished stories: Why Gen Z keeps searching for answers when someone leaves without explanationPsychology says people tend to heal more effectively when they can make sense of their experiences and fit them into a clear, meaningful st...14 Jun, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
- Psychology says people who keep a glass of water by the bed they never drink aren’t wasteful: They’re often quieting a low background vigilance with the knowledge that if they wake up needing something, it’s already thereImagine a clear glass of water perched on your nightstand, seemingly out of place if it's untouched. Yet studies highlight that this ordina...14 Jun, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
- 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...13 Jun, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
- Psychology says anxiety is not just overthinking, here’s how fear, stress, and uncertainty slowly take control of your mind and bodyPsychology does not suggest that anxiety is merely a result of overthinking. The experience of anxiety is far more intricate than a stream ...12 Jun, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
- May look glamorous, but Indian professional reveals the truth about working US hours from India: 'The real cost isn't the hours but...'Working US hours in India offers career gains but at a steep health cost. Professionals report sleep disruption, fatigue, and neglected rel...11 Jun, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
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