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Applying psychological science for health and well-being.

Health
The Three Diets That Really Work

Thomas Rutledge Ph.D. on February 27, 2025

Where most diets fail, a few can be transformative for your health and well-being—and they don't involve calorie counting.

Where most diets fail, a few can be transformative for your health and well-being—and they don't involve calorie counting.

Therapy
Therapy Through the Ages: From 2015 to 2035

Thomas Rutledge Ph.D. on February 26, 2025

Therapy in 2015 was a couch and a chat. In 2035, it might be a headset and an AI. Ready to see how far we’ve come and where we are going?

Therapy in 2015 was a couch and a chat. In 2035, it might be a headset and an AI. Ready to see how far we’ve come and where we are going?

Diet
The Death of Dieting

Thomas Rutledge Ph.D. on December 18, 2024

Dieting for weight loss has long survived scientific criticism. But GLP-1 medicines may be the final nail in the coffin of our national dieting obsession—and that's good news.

Dieting for weight loss has long survived scientific criticism. But GLP-1 medicines may be the final nail in the coffin of our national dieting obsession—and that's good news.

Health
The Missing Piece of the U.S. Mental Health Crisis

Thomas Rutledge Ph.D. on December 10, 2024

The mental health crisis in the U.S. will not be solved simply by expanding access to traditional treatments. Addressing root causes is a critical next step to progress.

The mental health crisis in the U.S. will not be solved simply by expanding access to traditional treatments. Addressing root causes is a critical next step to progress.

Happiness
Heroic Versus Hedonic Happiness

Thomas Rutledge Ph.D. on September 18, 2024

Many people spend years climbing the ladder of happiness, only to find that their ladder was leaning against the wrong wall. Here is how to know if you're on the right track.

Many people spend years climbing the ladder of happiness, only to find that their ladder was leaning against the wrong wall. Here is how to know if you're on the right track.

Health
The Mindset for Healthy Movement

Thomas Rutledge Ph.D. on September 2, 2024

The right mindset is the foundation of a rewarding physically active lifestyle. Although you can't buy this mindset, you can make it. And it will make all the difference.

The right mindset is the foundation of a rewarding physically active lifestyle. Although you can't buy this mindset, you can make it. And it will make all the difference.

Motivation
Making Sense of Motivation

Thomas Rutledge Ph.D. on July 30, 2024

If you're reading this, you have probably been taught a flawed motivation formula. Here is why motivation feels elusive to most people and how to make it endure.

If you're reading this, you have probably been taught a flawed motivation formula. Here is why motivation feels elusive to most people and how to make it endure.

Aging
Resistance Training as an Anti-Aging Remedy

Thomas Rutledge Ph.D. on March 5, 2024

Muscles are not just for athletes and movie stars. Regular resistance training is our most effective tool for slowing the aging process.

Muscles are not just for athletes and movie stars. Regular resistance training is our most effective tool for slowing the aging process.

Diet
Could Food Cravings Be Withdrawal Symptoms?

Thomas Rutledge Ph.D. on January 25, 2024

If thoughts and feelings about food are dominating your life, you may need a new recovery perspective—not a new diet—to break free.

If thoughts and feelings about food are dominating your life, you may need a new recovery perspective—not a new diet—to break free.