Despite decades of research, the mechanisms behind fast flashes of insight that change how a person perceives their world, ...

If you have ever lifted a weight, you know the routine: challenge the muscle, give it rest, feed it, and repeat. Over time, it grows stronger. Of course, muscles only grow when the challenge increases ...

EVERY new year begins with hope. We promise ourselves that this year will be different. We will save more, spend less, invest ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] - A new study revealed that certain brain regions are more active in people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) during cognitively demanding tasks. The ...

Low self-esteem can quietly block interest in enlightenment. Awakening isn’t about being “good enough,” but access, practice, and recognizing that it may be possible for you, too.

Researchers are studying how music can help those living with dementia connect to others and the world around them.

In the depths of winter, a unique solution to seasonal sadness is making waves. Find out why your shower might be the perfect ...

Study provides an inside look at how school psychologists are using AI tools at work, as well as their views on its benefits and potential areas of concern.

A psychologist explains the emotional, cognitive and relational reasons behind the often misunderstood request, ‘I need space.’ ...

More than two years ago, Danish psychiatrist Søren Dinesen Østergaard published a provocative editorial suggesting that the rise of conversational artificial intelligence could have severe mental ...

Highly intellectual people are never content to engage in small talk. Surface-level discussions will drain their energy ...