Brain & Behavior
You don't need to be agreeable all the time, and the research explains why
Aug 9, 2026
Psychology
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The claim that people over 70 who love solitude are among the happiest in society is half right
Aug 9, 2026
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Thought of the day from Stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius
By Mal James · Aug 9, 2026
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Thought of the day from Stoic philosopher Seneca
By Mal James · Aug 8, 2026
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Psychologists have a term for the discomfort of knowing exactly who you used to be and struggling to describe who you are now
By Nato Lagidze · Aug 7, 2026
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Walking lowers cortisol, lifting raises testosterone, dancing regulates your nervous system, and stretching can help you feel calmer in the…
By Nato Lagidze · Aug 6, 2026
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Research suggests the 1960s and 70s produced adults who could self-soothe, entertain themselves, and tolerate boredom
By Brendan Brown · Aug 5, 2026
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Psychology suggests people who browse social media but never post or comment aren't passive
By Brendan Brown · Aug 5, 2026
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Anhedonia and low mood are measured separately, and they do not always improve at the same rate
Aug 5, 2026
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Research suggests people who handwrite lists and people who use phone apps process their entire day differently
By Brendan Brown · Aug 4, 2026
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Eat the fartons, skip the small talk: the same rule that keeps you from wasting a dessert can keep you from wasting a friendship
By Nato Lagidze · Aug 4, 2026
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We tend to imagine happiness as a life of rest and leisure
By Brendan Brown · Aug 3, 2026
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The marshmallow test, redone with ten times as many children, found that a four-year-old's willpower mostly stopped predicting teenage…
By Brendan Brown · Aug 2, 2026
Brain & Behavior
In 1848 a single accident proved something no one wanted to believe, that the kindest, most reliable person you know is only ever one…
Jul 27, 2026