A gentle brain zap may help people make decisions faster, study finds
A new study from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) has found that a simple, non-invasive method of brain stimulation might help people make quicker...
How VR can trick your brain without making you sick
A new study has shown that virtual reality (VR) can fool your sense of movement much more than we thought—without making you feel dizzy...
Why being ‘lazy’ at work might actually be a good thing
If you're a young person today, you've probably felt the sting of being called lazy, or caught yourself wondering if you are.
Do you sometimes...
More money, more stress? Yale study explores the surprising link between income and well-being
What makes us happy—and what makes us stressed? While money often seems like the obvious answer to both questions, a new study from Yale...
Study finds a surprising link between high blood pressure and personality
High blood pressure is often linked to heart disease, but it may also have a surprising effect on personality. A new study suggests that...
How entrepreneurs can share risks without scaring investors
Entrepreneurs often face a tough decision:
Should they be honest about the risks of their business, or keep quiet to avoid scaring off investors?
While transparency...
Pet-owners with secure relationships with their pets are less depressed
For many people, pets provide unconditional love, companionship and a sense of security. But not all human-pet relationships are beneficial, and some may contribute...
Are the Oscars going bananas?
Hollywood’s biggest night, the Academy Awards, arrives this weekend, but this year there’s some monkey business going on.
It’s easy to focus on the race...
Narcissists are more likely to feel excluded—even when they aren’t
New research published by the American Psychological Association suggests that narcissistic individuals experience social exclusion more often than others. However, this may not always...
Social activity may help delay dementia for 5 years
Staying socially active, like visiting friends, attending parties, or going to church, may help keep the brain healthy as people age.
Research from Rush University...