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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 get anxious when their phone battery drops below 50% are not overreacting: Why people treat smartphones like a safety blanket
- Psychology says waiting until the last minute to work is not laziness: How deadlines and time pressure trick the brain into finally taking action
- AIIMS doctors say yoga could be one of the most powerful tools for women’s health: 5 important reasons every woman should practise it every dayYoga is emerging as an important tool in managing polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), formerly known as PCOS. Experts say that...21 Jun, 2026, 12.08 PM 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
- 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
- ‘I was crying almost every night’: Woman quit her $180K tech job despite living the American dream, here’s whyA Nigerian woman, Primzy, walked away from a $180,000 tech career in the US, finding misery despite achieving immigrant success. Her story,...20 Jun, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
- Psychology says adults who bite their nails are not simply nervous but are seeking an escape route from uncomfortable situationsPsychology suggests that nail biting is rarely a sign of immaturity, poor discipline or weak self-control. More often, it is the brain's wa...20 Jun, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
- Psychology says people who keep their lights on while sleeping aren't afraid of the dark, they may be fighting a different battle of control and comfort inside their mindsSleeping with the lights on is rarely an arbitrary habit. Psychology suggests that everyday behaviors often serve as clues to deeper emotio...20 Jun, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
- ‘No hurry, no anxiety, just enjoying’: Entrepreneur is amazed by organised travellers at Japan airportIndustrialist Akkshye Tulsyan contrasts the chaotic rush of Indian airports with Japan's serene Kansai International Airport, highlighting ...20 Jun, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
- Quote of the day by author Isak Dinesen: 'The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears, or the sea' - A timeless lesson on coping with life's struggles by Danish writerDanish author Karen Blixen's famous quote about salt water offers a simple yet profound message. It suggests that healing comes from hard w...18 Jun, 2026, 02.35 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
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's on-field outburst underlines importance of situation management trainingYoung Indian cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi requires mental conditioning to manage sledging. Experts suggest this training will help him ma...17 Jun, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
- Psychology says people who press the elevator repeatedly are not necessarily impatient: It is about craving control during tiny moments of uncertaintyThe elevator button is just one example of a broader psychological pattern. The key insight is that people are often not trying to make the...17 Jun, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
- Psychology says overthinking is often the fear of losing control: Why the mind repeats old conversations to prepare for pain that may never happenPsychology says overthinking is not usually a sign of weakness. More often, it reflects a mind that has learned to equate preparation with ...15 Jun, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
- Psychology says leaving messages unread is not always rude: Why some people delay replies to protect their peace or create distancePsychology says that the most important takeaway is that unread messages do not always mean the same thing. In some cases, they may reflect...14 Jun, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
- Psychology says people who keep their cameras off during meetings aren’t always disengaged, their brain may be protecting them from something importantPsychology does not suggest that everyone who keeps their camera turned off is shy, uninterested, or trying to conceal something. Human beh...14 Jun, 2026, 01.25 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
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