Psychology says people who always need company while eating aren't lonely, they may simply associate meals with connectionPsychology suggests that people who always like company while eating aren't dependent or lonely. For many people, food satisfies hunger. Sh...
10 Jul, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
Psychology of eating spicy food: People who chase the hottest wings on the menu aren't just showing off; researchers call it “benign masochism,” the brain enjoys a scary signal it knows can't actually hurt youBenign masochism describes enjoying sensations perceived as threats when safety is assured. This phenomenon explains liking spicy foods, sa...
10 Jul, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
Psychology of distracted eating: The person who eats dinner in front of Netflix isn't just relaxing; a 2013 review of research found that distracted eaters take in more food and then eat more again laterDistracted eating, like watching television, increases food consumption during meals. This distraction also leads to greater food intake la...
10 Jul, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
Psychology says people who always drink warm water aren't necessarily obsessed with health, they may prefer comfort in familiar routinesPsychology suggests that people who consistently choose warm water aren't necessarily making a statement about health. Sometimes, the small...
09 Jul, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
Psychology says you might be jinxing your own goals by talking about them too soon, why announcing your plans can reduce motivationAnnouncing ambitions can sometimes reduce the drive to achieve them. Receiving praise for intentions creates a false sense of accomplishmen...
08 Jul, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
Proverb of the day: ‘When you are not fed love on a silver spoon you learn to lick it off knives’ A timeless wisdom on how childhood shapes relationshipsChildhood emotional neglect profoundly shapes adult relationships, leading individuals to seek affection in harmful ways. When love isn't f...
08 Jul, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
Psychology says people who don't like eating leftover food aren't fussy, they may simply perceive freshness differentlyPsychology suggests that people who don't like eating leftover food aren't necessarily spoiled or overly selective. For some people, yester...
05 Jul, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
Psychology says people who insist on homemade desserts every Fourth of July are not just serving sweets, they are serving emotional traditions with sugarPsychology says making homemade desserts every Fourth of July may be driven by nostalgia, family rituals, emotional bonding, and the psycho...
04 Jul, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
Psychology says people who always eat hot dogs on the Fourth of July aren't just having fun, they may be trying to relive their happy childhood memoriesPsychology suggests that people who always eat hot dogs on the Fourth of July are often doing more than keeping a tradition alive. Familiar...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.35 PM IST
Psychology says people who keep eating the same cereal every day for breakfast aren’t boring, they may be making a smarter decision than the restPsychology says eating the same cereal every morning may be influenced by habit formation, decision fatigue, self-regulation, and the brain...
02 Jul, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
Psychology says people who decorate their desk may be creating more than just a beautiful workspace, they may be boosting everyone’s moodPsychology suggests that people who decorate their desks are often doing more than adding visual appeal. Their choices may reflect a desire...
02 Jul, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
Quote of the day from Ratatouille: ‘If you focus on what you left behind, you will never be able to see what lies ahead’ - Movie lesson on letting go of the past and embracing new opportunitiesDwelling on past regrets can blind us to future opportunities. This timeless quote of the day, highlighted by a poignant scene in Disney-Pi...
25 Jun, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
Psychology says people who refuse to eat food that doesn't look appealing aren't being difficult, their brains may be programmed to trust their eyes firstPsychology teaches us that everyday habits often reveal hidden mental processes. The appearance of food is rarely the real story. The brain...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
Psychology says people who are very choosy about what they eat: What this eating behaviour may reveal about personality and daily habits?Psychology says people who are very choosy about what they eat may have eating habits shaped by personality, past experiences, routine, hea...
23 Jun, 2026, 02.28 AM IST
People obsessed with diet coke aren’t just chasing taste as studies show your brain may be playing a trickDiet coke obsession: People obsessed with Diet Coke are not just driven by taste, but also by how the brain responds to it. Even though the...
21 Jun, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
Psychology says women who eat less to stay slim aren't avoiding tasty food: Here's what it means, how difficult it is and its life lessonsPsychology says women who eat less to stay slim aren't avoiding tasty food because food restriction is often linked to body image goals, so...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.58 PM IST
Psychology says people who hate cilantro aren't picky eaters: Their brains and genes may literally be tasting something differentPsychology suggests that even ordinary disagreements can reveal surprising insights about human behavior. The real story is not about cilan...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.52 PM IST