Extra 46 minutes sleep can boost gratitude, resilience, and well-being
Getting enough sleep is known to be essential for good health, but new research from Baylor University shows just how powerful even small increases...
Why we’re better at guessing the past than the future
A new study led by Dartmouth researchers has found that people are better at guessing what happened in the past than predicting what will...
Why some cyclists don’t wear helmets
Wearing a helmet while cycling can prevent serious head injuries and even save lives, but many cyclists still choose not to wear one.
A recent...
Want to stay informed? Know people from different social circles
New research from Michigan State University (MSU) has found that having connections with people from different social circles is the best way to stay...
Scientists use virtual reality to help people overcome fear of water
Researchers at Monash University have developed a new system using virtual reality (VR) and flotation tanks to help people reduce their fear of water,...
People perceive the world in many dimensions, not just categories, study finds
A new study reveals that when people see objects, their brains think in many dimensions at once, not just by categorizing what they see.
This...
Hope outshines mindfulness during tough times, study finds
When life gets tough, it turns out that hope may be more powerful than mindfulness in helping people manage stress and stay engaged at...
How massage therapy can help reduce nurse burnout
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses faced high levels of burnout and staffing shortages due to the stressful nature of their job. The pandemic...
20 minutes of mindful breathing can significantly reduce cancer pain
A recent study has found that just 20 minutes of mindful breathing can quickly reduce the intensity and unpleasantness of cancer-related pain, as well...
Singing from memory reveals a surprising hidden musical talent
A group of psychologists from UC Santa Cruz has uncovered an intriguing musical ability that many people possess without even realizing it.
This hidden talent...