If you belong to team Silent (or you wonder about the folks who do), you’re in good company: psychologists say that habit ...

A new study reveals that upsetting distractions significantly impair our ability to sustain attention and also linger more strongly in memory.

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In our newly published research in the journal Science, we have identified some of the “rules” the brain uses to learn. The human brain is made up of billions of nerve cells. These neurons conduct ...

Greek commandment Know thyself turns out to be a great modern way to become happier, more empathetic, and more successful.

Simply looking at visual art, visiting a museum, or having art in your hospital room can enhance well-being, particularly repeated engagement, which can increase the meaning we feel in life, according ...

In an academic environment that is often now filled with cutting-edge digital resources and potential distractions, ...

In adults, a common example is pacing during phone conversations: many adults with ADHD say they must pace while on calls to ...

As the first generation that interacted with digital technology reaches an age where dementia risks emerge, scientists have ...

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Listening to nostalgic music activates key brain regions tied to memory and emotion, according to a new brain imaging study.