Music — especially nostalgic songs — have an uncanny way of bringing us back to a specific point in time, also called a reminiscence bump.
Has your network of friends (the in-real-life kind) shrunk as you’ve gotten older? You’re not alone, and it’s not good for us! So how do we make friends as adults?
You might want to think twice before choosing not to gift wrap presents for Christmas and birthdays, according to research on the etiquette of wrapping.
When a TV show gets canceled or a favorite television character is written off, the cast and crew of that series are hardly the only ones upset by the news.
In one minute, in one conversation, in one interaction, life can take a turn that was never expected. What happens when you’re faced with the unexpected?
Research suggests how we think affects how we feel and act. But is the key to being happy as simple as doing some positive thinking – deciding the glass as half-full rather than half-empty? It’s not always that easy.
Here, a doctor offers some advice for how to stay true to yourself in the face of peer pressure – even when you’re an adult.
While someone’s bucket list may have things like seeing the Taj Mahal, yours doesn’t need to be so extensive. Here’s how to make a list that will really make a difference and matter to you.
Checking phones, websites, email, messages, news, TV, games, and… you know your favorite procrastination techniques. So how can you break out of your procrastination patterns?
When it comes to pursuing our goals in life, what matters most? It’s easy to assume talent, or maybe intelligence… plus one magic ingredient: mental toughness.
What are love languages? They’re 5 person-specific techniques you should know to let people know you care about them and are grateful they are in your life.
Here, find out about the four primary types of parenting, as well as their potential impact on kids.
Two psychologists teamed up to explore the mysteries of attraction and intimacy, and discovered questions that could bring people closer together.
What can you do when you’re just so angry with friends or family? An anger expert has some advice for you.
Everyday gratitude can serve as a booster shot for romantic relationships. Here’s how.
Ready to make a real positive change in your life? Here are some tips to help you maintain your momentum to make a change over the long haul.
Keeping these ten essential human needs in mind can help you both to strengthen your relationship.
What is impostor syndrome? It’s when you feel like a fake – that you don’t deserve the success you have achieved. But you’re more capable than you think. Here’s why.
Research indicates that people who engage in acts of kindness actually become happier over time. And it’s good for your health, too.
What are you doing to keep your love life thriving? Here are 5 things to try to boost the quality of your romantic relationship.
Who should pay for a date? Researchers surveyed 17,000 people to find out how couples actually go about splitting expenses.
Everyone knows what anger is like – but what some people may not know is that there are benefits and disadvantages to this emotion. Yes, really. Find out more here.
From fast food to high-speed internet and short-lived Snapchats, people pack more into their day than ever before. Here are some tips for slowing down.
How can you keep the passion alive – and the sex satisfying – in a long-term relationship?
Looking for some simple stress-busting techniques. Here are 6 ideas to help manage freak-outs and find your happy place again!
Have you ever said something to psych yourself up? If so, research shows that you might have been on to a good thing: self-affirmations.
Listen to what is said to be the world’s most relaxing song, plus 9 more that should soothe your stress or lull you to sleep.
Here, a doctor she shares her personal reflections of the journey up Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa, and what helped her achieve success.
Looking back from the modern day, we can see how the use of swear words has changed over time — and how that change captures the essence of the evolving American psyche.
During the darker days of winter, more people report feeling depressed and tired. It might be seasonal affective disorder, or SAD.
