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Appetite

The Brain's Role in Losing Weight and Keeping It Off

Barbara Blatchley Ph.D. on March 30, 2023 in What Are the Chances?

We all know that losing weight is hard, but keeping it off is even harder. This may help explain why.

We all know that losing weight is hard, but keeping it off is even harder. This may help explain why.

Relationships

9 Signs It’s Time to End a Friendship

Roxy Zarrabi Psy.D. on March 30, 2023 in Mindful Dating

If you’re uncertain about ending a friendship, consider whether you have noticed any of these signs.

If you’re uncertain about ending a friendship, consider whether you have noticed any of these signs.

Mating

Why Romantic Feelings Change Over Time (For Better or Worse)

Jeremy Nicholson M.S.W., Ph.D. on March 30, 2023 in The Attraction Doctor

Romantic feelings often change as a relationship grows. New research explains why—and how partners can use those changes to increase mutual attraction and compatibility over time.

Romantic feelings often change as a relationship grows. New research explains why—and how partners can use those changes to increase mutual attraction and compatibility over time.

Vagus Nerve

The Essential Vagus Nerve

Polyvagal Institute on March 30, 2023 in Polyvagal Perspectives

The power of our trauma response lies in the power of our biology. Polyvagal theory explains why.

The power of our trauma response lies in the power of our biology. Polyvagal theory explains why.

Emotional Intelligence

How to Change Someone's Mind

Nick Morgan Ph.D. on March 30, 2023 in Communications That Matter

Modern brain research and a tip from the ancient Greeks show us how to change minds more easily.

Modern brain research and a tip from the ancient Greeks show us how to change minds more easily.

Relationships

Real Intimacy Requires Vulnerability

Marianne Brandon Ph.D. on March 30, 2023 in The Future of Intimacy

Technology has the power to affect how we give and receive love.

Technology has the power to affect how we give and receive love.

Anxiety

Why Routine Anxiety Screening Is a Bad Idea

Joseph E. Davis Ph.D. on March 30, 2023 in Our New Discontents

A distinguished panel has recommended anxiety screening for adults in primary care without any direct evidence of benefit. What is going on here?

A distinguished panel has recommended anxiety screening for adults in primary care without any direct evidence of benefit. What is going on here?

Grief

Why High Conflict People Are Often Stuck in the Past

Bill Eddy LCSW, JD on March 30, 2023 in 5 Types of People Who Can Ruin Your Life

If you know someone who constantly argues about what happened and seems stuck in the past, you may be dealing with a high-conflict person who cannot grieve and heal.

If you know someone who constantly argues about what happened and seems stuck in the past, you may be dealing with a high-conflict person who cannot grieve and heal.

Relationships

How Cultivating Awe Enhances Fulfillment in Your Relationship

Jessica Koehler Ph.D. on March 30, 2023 in Beyond School Walls

Can sharing awe-inspiring experiences enhance your relationship?

Can sharing awe-inspiring experiences enhance your relationship?

Psychopathy

Psychopaths and Pathological Lying

Christian L. Hart Ph.D. on March 30, 2023 in The Nature of Deception

Some people lie because they have a need to be liked or desire attention, but others lie prolifically because of a psychopathic urge to manipulate and harm.

Some people lie because they have a need to be liked or desire attention, but others lie prolifically because of a psychopathic urge to manipulate and harm.

Time Management

Time Perception: How Our Brains Shape Our Sense of Reality

Aditi Subramaniam, Ph.D. on March 30, 2023 in Parenting from a Neuroscience Perspective

Have you ever felt like time was slipping through your fingers or experienced moments that seemed to stand still? Here's how our brain shapes the way we think about time.

Have you ever felt like time was slipping through your fingers or experienced moments that seemed to stand still? Here's how our brain shapes the way we think about time.

Therapy

A Brief Reflection on Impartiality in Psychotherapy

Penelope Campling on March 30, 2023 in Don't Turn Away

A Personal Perspective: What parts do impartiality, objectivity, and neutrality play in mental health?

A Personal Perspective: What parts do impartiality, objectivity, and neutrality play in mental health?

Decision-Making

Taylor Swift as a Defendant

Miko M. Wilford Ph.D. on March 30, 2023 in (In)Justice System

Taylor Swift is undefeated... in court battles.

Taylor Swift is undefeated... in court battles.

Personality

2 Things Not to Say to Someone With Borderline Personality

Anthony D. Smith LMHC on March 30, 2023 in Up and Running

People with BPD have intense emotional experiences that can affect others. Our reactions often dictate if they decide to let go. See how avoiding two particular phrases can help.

People with BPD have intense emotional experiences that can affect others. Our reactions often dictate if they decide to let go. See how avoiding two particular phrases can help.

Career

Fight Back Against 'Microstress' in Your Work and Life

Susan Biali Haas M.D. on March 30, 2023 in Prescriptions for Life

The little things can pile up to create big problems. Live and build a better life that is more resistant to the relentless small stresses in your world.

The little things can pile up to create big problems. Live and build a better life that is more resistant to the relentless small stresses in your world.

Confidence

Doctor Attire and Patient Confidence

Michael Reilly, MD, and Keon Parsa, MD on March 30, 2023 in Dissecting Plastic Surgery

Does the style of clothing a physician wears alter patient perception?

Does the style of clothing a physician wears alter patient perception?

Relationships

Would You Really Want to Be With Someone Out of Your League?

Aaron Ben-Zeév Ph.D. on March 30, 2023 in In the Name of Love

Feeling inferior is humiliating. So why would most of us want to have a superior partner?

Feeling inferior is humiliating. So why would most of us want to have a superior partner?

Artificial Intelligence

The Conscious Robot: Benefits and Risks

Thomas R. Verny M.D. on March 30, 2023 in Explorations of the Mind

Tools and technology are designed to make our lives better, but have they?

Tools and technology are designed to make our lives better, but have they?

Career

The Digital You: Enhancing Health and the Future

Peter Coveney and Roger Highfield DPhil on March 30, 2023 in The Frontiers of Modern Science

The virtual brain at work.

The virtual brain at work.

Trauma

How Parents Can Help Kids Cope With School Shootings

Nancy J. Kislin, LCSW, MFT on March 30, 2023 in Family and Trauma

Struggling with how to talk to your kids about another school shooting? Learn how you can support their emotional healing.

Struggling with how to talk to your kids about another school shooting? Learn how you can support their emotional healing.

Relationships

You Can't Overlook This Common Relationship Problem

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on March 30, 2023 in A Funny Bone to Pick

Whether it's a friendship, a romantic pairing, or a work colleague, there's definitely one mountain that may be way too high to surmount.

Whether it's a friendship, a romantic pairing, or a work colleague, there's definitely one mountain that may be way too high to surmount.

Resilience

The Benefits of Reliving Your Happy Memories

Gina Vild on March 30, 2023 in A Buoyant Life

6 simple techniques to savor your life through memories.

6 simple techniques to savor your life through memories.

Stress

Measuring the Wear and Tear of Stress

Richard McCarty Ph.D. on March 30, 2023 in Connections Between Stress, Health, and Behavior

A new measure of stress could help you achieve better health outcomes.

A new measure of stress could help you achieve better health outcomes.

Divorce

Why Shiv's Divorce on "Succession" Is Sad, and Scary

Isabelle Morley Psy.D. on March 30, 2023 in Love Them or Leave Them

Were you surprised to see Shiv's vulnerability? I explain what's happening, and what's likely to happen next.

Were you surprised to see Shiv's vulnerability? I explain what's happening, and what's likely to happen next.

Ethics and Morality

Insect Sentience: Science, Pain, Ethics, and Welfare

Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on March 30, 2023 in Animal Emotions

Compelling evidence suggests that many insects are sentient and feel pain.

Compelling evidence suggests that many insects are sentient and feel pain.

Loneliness

Fitting in Versus Belonging

Eileen Kennedy-Moore Ph.D. on March 30, 2023 in Growing Friendships

Belonging is when we feel known and valued. Trying to fit in makes us feel anxious and constantly on edge. Here are questions and ideas to help you find genuine belonging.

Belonging is when we feel known and valued. Trying to fit in makes us feel anxious and constantly on edge. Here are questions and ideas to help you find genuine belonging.

Relationships

7 Tips for the Kid Question When You Have None

Kate Kaufmann on March 30, 2023 in Unapparent

Get ready with new ways to deal with the kid question when your answer is "No." It's empowering and helps bust stigmas and stereotypes.

Get ready with new ways to deal with the kid question when your answer is "No." It's empowering and helps bust stigmas and stereotypes.

Defense Mechanisms

Turn Complaining into a Strategy

Kristen A. Carter MS on March 30, 2023 in Health and Human Nature

When it comes to changing our health for the better, complaining can be a vital part of the process.

When it comes to changing our health for the better, complaining can be a vital part of the process.

Self-Esteem

From Floundering to Flourishing on Social Media

Mariah G. Schug Ph.D. on March 30, 2023 in Psychology for Modern Living

Is your social media use bringing you down? With these six tips, social media can bring you joy and help you flourish.

Is your social media use bringing you down? With these six tips, social media can bring you joy and help you flourish.

Self-Sabotage

Emotions and Consciousness Woven from the Self

Patrick De Vleeschauwer Drs. on March 30, 2023 in Fulfilling Our Highest Possibility

The whole of our psychological life is deeply disturbed when our self becomes separated from intrinsic life values. Here’s why.

The whole of our psychological life is deeply disturbed when our self becomes separated from intrinsic life values. Here’s why.