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The Prospective Power of Savoring

By Hal McDonald Ph.D. on April 19, 2018 in Time Travelling with Apollo

Savoring a present experience may support emotion regulation by creating nostalgic memories for us to enjoy in the future.

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Inside the Thinking Maze of Anxious Minds

By Marwa Azab Ph.D. on April 13, 2018 in Neuroscience in Everyday Life

Anxious people overestimate negative events, underestimate how much power they have, over-plan, fail to lower pessimism after success, and have a hyper-focused attentional system.

The Fear of Being Alone

By Karin Arndt, Ph.D. on April 08, 2018 in A Hut of Her Own

Are you afraid of being alone? Uncomfortable in your own company? It's time to reclaim your relationship with yourself.

Do Smoothies Make You Sharper or Is It Just Juicy Gossip?

By Georgia Ede MD on April 06, 2018 in Diagnosis: Diet

Don't drink the Kool-Aid: Your daily fruit smoothie could be working against your brain.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Concise Review

By James Lake, MD on April 17, 2018 in Integrative Mental Health Care

Are you looking for information about ADHD? Here is a concise summary of its epidemiology, causes and diagnosis.

Why Do Anime Characters Have Huge Eyes and Tiny Mouths?

By Lawrence T. White Ph.D. on April 06, 2018 in Culture Conscious

Studies show that Americans attend more to the bottom half of the face when judging a person's emotion, but Japanese attend more to the top half. Why the difference?

Can the Dual Gaze Reconcile a Broken Relationship?

By Jane Adams Ph.D. on April 03, 2018 in Between the Lines

Can five minutes of eye contact help a dysfunctional dyad? A trend from down under may be an indicator.

Where Neuroscience Stands in Understanding Consciousness

By William R. Klemm Ph.D. on April 02, 2018 in Memory Medic

Being awake is clearly necessary for consciousness, but not sufficient.

How Ignoring Our Physical Senses Can Sink Ships

By George Michelsen Foy on March 29, 2018 in Shut Up and Listen!

The US Navy's over-emphasis on electronic systems was a factor in two collisions and the deaths of 17 American sailors.

Hera, the Greek Goddess of Marriage

By Linda and Charlie Bloom on March 25, 2018 in Stronger at the Broken Places

Hera is the goddess of marriage. Her name means great lady, the feminine form of the Greek word hero. She represented the ideal woman...

4 Simple Steps to Mindfulness

By Chuck Schaeffer Ph.D. on March 22, 2018 in Psychlopedia

Here are a few easy ways to increase your attention and calm.

Help Children Understand and Remember What They Read

By Judy Willis M.D., M.Ed. on March 22, 2018 in Radical Teaching

Both for children and adults, it is not unusual to get to the bottom of a page of text and realize we have no clue about the information we just "read."

Is Portable Computer Technology Distorting Your Life?

By Dan Mager MSW on March 20, 2018 in Some Assembly Required

Digital stimuli sing a Siren’s song, calling to us softly and sweetly, with tantalizing attention-snatching tidbits that promise enthralling if momentary distractions.

Pay Attention to Your Thoughts

By Gordana Biernat on March 20, 2018 in The Essence of Consciousness

Your thoughts are important because you are interacting with a conscious Universe, which not only ‘hears’ what you say but more importantly knows what you feel and believe.

Is It Normal to Forget a Name?

By Andrew E. Budson M.D. on March 18, 2018 in Managing Your Memory

Remembering names of people can be challenging for anyone, but particularly for older adults. It’s also common in Alzheimer’s disease. How do you know when it is abnormal?

The Varieties of Meditative Experience

By Tim Lomas Ph.D. on March 14, 2018 in Finding Light in the Darkness

Is there more to meditation than mindfulness? Discovering the refined absorption of dhyāna.

Avoiding Inconvenient Truths When We Just Don't Want to Know

By Jane Adams Ph.D. on March 13, 2018 in Between the Lines

New study asks, When information is easy to come by costs us nothing, why do we avoid it? The answers may surprise you!

The Prefrontal Cortex and Long-Term Romance

By Hal McDonald Ph.D. on March 13, 2018 in Time Travelling with Apollo

A recent study suggests that commitment to long-term romantic relationships is more about the brain than the heart.

The Brain Equivalent of Global Warming

By Edward (Ned) Hallowell M.D. on March 11, 2018 in Driven to Distraction

Global warming of the brain

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Concise Review

By James Lake, MD on March 09, 2018 in Integrative Mental Health Care

Are you looking for information about ADHD? Here is a concise summary of its epidemiology, causes and diagnosis.

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What Is Loss Aversion?

By Shahram Heshmat Ph.D. on March 08, 2018 in Science of Choice

We are motivated to avoid losses than to pursue comparable gains.

The Monsters That Make Us: Things That Go Bump in the Mind

By A.J. Marsden, Ph.D., and William Nesbitt, Ph.D. on March 08, 2018 in Myth on the Mind

The meanings behind the things that scare us.

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Why (Most) Companies Should Avoid Taking Political Stances

By Utpal Dholakia on March 05, 2018 in The Science Behind Behavior

Taking such positions alienates many employees and customers and shifts focus away from the main objectives.

Who Is Afraid of Waiting?

By Marc Wittmann Ph.D. on March 04, 2018 in Sense of Time

Waiting can be irritating. A new study explores what we feel while waiting and who is especially irritated.

"He Failed... Because He Was Distracted by Tweeting"

By Alex Pang Ph.D. on February 28, 2018 in Rest

Think you can multitask without consequence? The most infamous mistake in Oscar history was caused by digital distraction.

A Visit with Yourself

By Shoba Sreenivasan, Ph.D., and Linda E. Weinberger, Ph.D. on February 28, 2018 in Emotional Nourishment

Engaging in mindless living is not thinking about what you want out of life. If this is you, move your psychological compass NOW in the direction of where you want to be going.

5 Simple Fixes for an Afternoon Slump at Work

By Linda Wasmer Andrews on February 22, 2018 in Minding the Body

Dragging and drowsy at your desk? Try these evidence-based tips to revive your energy and focus.

Feeling Lonely? Your Brain May Be at Risk

By OSU Ross Center for Brain Health and Performance on February 22, 2018 in The Social Brain

Is being social while battling cancer really a priority? A new breast cancer study shows links between loneliness and brain function.

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5 Relationship Red Flags You Should Never Ignore

By Peg Streep on February 19, 2018 in Tech Support

In retrospect, it's often easy to see why a relationship or marriage failed. But there are signs along the way that experts know, and you should too...