Psychology

A digital illustration of the brain's reward and impulse control pathways alongside a representation of GLP-1 medication.

Ozempic and GLP-1 drugs may quietly reduce impulsive and violent behavior, a US study finds, and the reason reaches far beyond your weight

July 3, 2026 at 10:35 AM
A bust of Aristotle paired with modern digital typography representing the challenge of maintaining truth in a post-truth media environment.

Aristotle, on truth: “To say of what is that it is not, and of what is not that it is, is false,” and a philosopher explains why it matters now

July 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM
A runner checking their fitness tracker after a late-evening workout, highlighting the connection between exercise timing and sleep quality.

A psychology professor says the one thing wrecking your sleep is exercising three hours before bed, and there is a reason your body resists

July 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Person walking through a sunlit park at sunrise, symbolizing the balance between meeting life’s basic needs and finding purpose and joy.

Confucius, Chinese philosopher: “I buy rice to live and flowers to have something to live for,” and the lesson about your needs runs deep

July 2, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Neurologist explains how frequent painkiller use can worsen recurring headaches and why migraine requires proper diagnosis and treatment.

A neurologist warns that if you reach for painkillers every month, you’ll one day struggle to control your own headaches for this reason

July 1, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Illustration or statue of the Roman Stoic philosopher Seneca, whose writings explore time, purpose, and the shortness of life.

Seneca, on how we let time slip away: “A great part of life escapes those who do nothing, and all of it those who live for other things”

June 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM
A woman practicing diaphragmatic breathing in a quiet setting to manage anxiety and lower stress levels.

That tightness in the chest, the heart palpitations, or the feeling of not being able to breathe might start to subside with a habit that takes only a few minutes, according to a psychiatrist

June 30, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Portrait of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, whose Stoic philosophy encourages rising each morning with purpose and responsibility.

Marcus Aurelius, Roman emperor: “When you struggle to get up at dawn, remember: I rise to do the work of a human being”

June 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Silvio Garattini, the 97-year-old Italian oncologist and researcher, speaking about his lifelong approach to health and cancer prevention.

Silvio Garattini, oncologist at 97: “What matters isn’t how many times you eat, but how much you eat,” and the rest of his advice surprises

June 29, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Kevin Sweeney, the Scottish teenager who scored 162 on an IQ test in Edinburgh and qualified for Mensa at age 11.

Stephen Hawking and Einstein beaten by a 15-year-old: the boy who scored 162 on an IQ test in Edinburgh, and the reason is rare

June 28, 2026 at 3:45 PM
A nursing student and an elderly man engaged in a friendly game of Uno, highlighting the intergenerational connection formed through caregiving.

A nursing student cared for a 96-year-old man, and the friendship revealed what aging support often misses

June 27, 2026 at 12:30 PM
An artistic representation of a person feeling physical tension, with highlighted areas showing how stress impacts the brain, heart, and digestive system.

Chronic stress does not stay in the mind, and seven body systems can start showing the pressure before people connect the dots

June 26, 2026 at 7:45 AM
A couple at home preparing for different exercise routines, representing a healthy acceptance of individual fitness preferences.

I tried to keep up with my husband’s intense workouts for years, and the twist is what changed for both of us when I stopped chasing the “fitness gap” instead of pretending it didn’t exist

June 25, 2026 at 7:45 AM
A person sitting on a yoga mat checking their phone, representing the moment of decision-making between staying on the couch or starting a workout.

A sports psychologist says when you stopped exercising you didn’t lose motivation, your reason just stopped being compelling enough, so changing the “why” can restart the habit

June 25, 2026 at 6:00 AM
A colorful, abstract visualization of neural pathways in the human brain, highlighting the activity of the default mode network.

Scientists are taking a fresh look at consciousness, and the answer may explain what really makes each person unique

June 24, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Wallet with U.S. dollar bills arranged by denomination, illustrating habits linked to organization, control, and OCD research.

Psychologists say organizing your cash from smallest to largest bill may reveal something very specific about how you handle control and order

June 24, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Person sitting alone while using a smartphone, illustrating the connection between social media use, loneliness, and digital burnout.

That ongoing feeling of worthlessness may have more to do with your inner life than people around you realize

June 24, 2026 at 6:00 AM
A couple sitting together and talking calmly, representing effective communication and conflict resolution in a relationship.

George Levinger, psychologist: a happy marriage may depend on one overlooked kind of compatibility

June 23, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Person exercising to improve cardiovascular health and manage high blood pressure through aerobic and strength training.

Erich Fromm, social psychologist and philosopher: “Happiness stands on three pillars, creativity, authenticity, and connection”

June 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM
A sink filled with dirty dishes, symbolizing the hidden mental load and emotional exhaustion that can lead to household chores being delayed.

People who let dirty dishes pile up may not be lazy, they may be hitting a level of daily exhaustion that makes one more small task feel impossible

June 22, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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