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Handling stress well may make you a friendlier, more outgoing person

A new study from Michigan State University suggests that how you manage daily stress can actually shape your personality over time. According to the research,...

Avoid bad breath, don’t pick partners when drunk: Ancient dating tips to find modern...

To love and be loved is something most people want in their lives. In the modern world, we often see stories about the difficulties of...

Legal wrangling over estate of Jimmy Buffett turns his widow’s huge inheritance into a...

Lawyers often tell their clients that everyone should have a will that clearly states who should inherit their assets after they die. But even having...

How your brain secretly maps friendships to spread gossip safely

Have you ever wondered how people manage to gossip without getting caught? A new study by cognitive neuroscientists at Brown University reveals that our brains...

Can narcissism be treated?

Narcissistic Personality Disorder, or NPD, is a mental health condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, and relates to others. People with NPD...

Why familiar songs trigger strong memories

A new study from the University of Waterloo has found that listening to full songs—not just the lyrics—can more powerfully trigger personal memories. This...

Psychological therapy offers real relief for chronic pain, study shows

For many people suffering from chronic pain—whether it's back pain, migraines, arthritis, long-term concussion symptoms, or side effects from cancer treatment—medication often isn’t enough...

The surprising link between personality and Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia in older people. It slowly damages important parts of the brain that control memory and...

How to make your apology more effective

It can be difficult to find the right words to show you really mean it when you apologize. But there are linguistic cues you...

Why left-handed CEOs might be better at innovation—and business

Famous names like Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, and Mark Zuckerberg are not just tech legends—they also have something else in common: they’re left-handed. While being...