Mind

Do you want to be happier? Copy these habits from people over 60

Many people associate happiness with major life changes, but according to statements from a psychiatrist cited by Psychologies, the answer may lie in the habits that many older adults...

How to make every day better, according to science

New research published in PNAS Nexus has examined how the way people spend their time during a typical...

Your brain may be the reason you need more alone time

Many people view spending time alone as a sign of social withdrawal. Research suggests that the reality may be different.

Serious mental illness may shorten life by up to 20 years, and suicide is not the main cause

A new study finds most of the gap is driven by preventable physical disease.

How to keep your bedroom cool during hot weather

Hot nights can make it difficult to fall asleep and lead to a poorer night's sleep.According to The...

Do you want to be happier? Copy these habits from people over 60

Many people associate happiness with major life changes, but according to statements from a psychiatrist cited by Psychologies, the answer may lie in the habits that many older adults...

How to make every day better, according to science

New research published in PNAS Nexus has examined how the way people spend their time during a typical...

Your brain may be the reason you need more alone time

Many people view spending time alone as a sign of social withdrawal. Research suggests that the reality may be different.

Serious mental illness may shorten life by up to 20 years, and suicide is not the main cause

A new study finds most of the gap is driven by preventable physical disease.

Losing 80 minutes of sleep caused weight gain, and it wasn’t from eating more

Six weeks of shorter nights added a pound. The reason was surprising.

How too little sleep can affect your blood pressure

Too little sleep can affect more than your energy levels. Both sleep duration and sleep quality may influence blood pressure and, in turn, the...

The way you sit could influence your mood and judgment

New research suggests that something as simple as sitting up straight could subtly improve your mood and help you make better everyday decisions.

Man claims jesus showed him heaven during 45 minutes of clinical death

A man who says he was clinically dead for 45 minutes claims he encountered Jesus and witnessed what he believes was heaven before returning to life.

Your bedroom may be too warm for deep sleep – here’s the temperature range that matters

Sleep researchers point to about 65 to 68°F for deep, restorative sleep.

Mental activities that build a buffer against dementia – and when in life they matter most

Cognitive reserve helps explain why identical brain pathology can produce very different timelines.