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Your deep sleep may contain a brain switch that controls muscle growth, fat burn and focus. Here's what surprising research showsNew research reveals deep sleep isn't just for rest; it actively regulates growth hormone, crucial for muscle repair, bone strength, and fa...- 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...
- In 1962, a French geologist descended into a dark underground cave, but when he emerged more than two months later, he had lost track of time and helped reveal the human body's internal clockMichel Siffre's 1960s cave experiment revealed a hidden internal clock within humans. Isolated from all external time cues, his own sense o...
- Psychology suggests adults who straighten the kitchen before bed aren’t perfectionists; they’re protecting tomorrow’s first mood, because waking into visible disorder can create stress before the day beginsImagine sinking into bed with the satisfaction of a clean kitchen waiting for you in the morning. This nightly ritual not only declutters y...
- Research suggests people who walk outside within hour of waking are using morning light exactly the way the body was built toMornings often begin indoors, but research suggests that getting outside soon after waking can significantly improve sleep, energy levels a...
- Psychology says people who dream every night aren’t weird but they may be under a lot of stress and have unhinged emotionsPsychology does not consider frequent dreaming to be unusual. On the contrary, dreaming is widely regarded as a natural and important aspec...
- 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...
- 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 ...
- Stop chasing 10,000 steps daily: US entrepreneur Karl Mehta shares 7 simple walking habits that may control blood sugar level, improve healthThe 10,000-step goal, a marketing tactic, is challenged by research suggesting significant health benefits occur with around 7,000 steps da...
- Psychology says people who optimize every part of their lives often end up more depleted than those who don’t, because constant measuring, tracking, and improving is itself more costly than the benefitModern self-improvement tools promise better lives through tracking. However, this constant monitoring can create stress and pressure. The ...
- Word of the Day: AprosexiaWord of the Day: Some forgotten words regain relevance because the world eventually grows into the problems they were created to describe. ...
- Sharpen your memory with these 8 simple morning habits: Psychologists ExplainsYour morning routine significantly impacts brain function. Simple habits like consistent sleep, sunlight exposure, and exercise boost alert...
- Psychology suggests adults who dim the lights long before bed aren’t being dramatic: They’re protecting the slow transition the mind needs because bright evenings can keep the body externally cuedResearchers uncover the mystery behind dimming the lights before bedtime. It turns out this soothing practice sends a message to the brain ...
- Psychology says students who top exams without studying for hours aren’t just gifted but have one hidden advantage others ignoreThe psychology behind students who excel in exams without seeming to study excessively suggests that success is not determined by intellige...
- Sleeping 8 hours, still tired? Top nutritionist shares 4 surprising reasons behind itEven after a full night's sleep, feeling tired can stem from more than just insufficient rest. Delhi-based nutritionist Lovneet Batra revea...
- Psychology says adults who never bring their phone into the bedroom aren't being difficult - they're guarding the last quiet border of the day, because bedtime media use can keep the mind externally cuedKeeping phones out of the bedroom is a growing trend supported by psychological research. Studies show that reducing pre-sleep screen time ...
- Madhavan reveals his doctor told him one habit can impact not just health, but success too: ‘He told me to finish eating…’Actor Madhavan shared insights from a 150-year-old Austrian wellness center, revealing how mindful eating habits, like not eating after 6 P...
- Is travelling bad for human body? 3 troubling findings revealed by Bryan Johnson after recent trip, calls travel ‘barbaric’Bryan Johnson has claimed that frequent international travel may be harmful for the human body, calling it “barbaric” in a recent X post. S...
- Psychology says women often feel the need to control everything at home and it is not OCD but generational mental loadThe psychology behind women wanting things done a certain way often points to a deeper link between stress, mental load, anxiety and social...
- Common sleeping position found to have dangerous health impact on body. Doctors explain how to sleep correctlyDoctors and sleep experts are warning that sleeping on the stomach may lead to chest pain, breathing issues, and poor spinal alignment. Med...
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