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8 Surprising Signs of Intelligence
“I think of myself as an intelligent, sensitive human being with the soul of a clown which always forces me to blow it at the most important moments,” said Jim Morrison.
Sometimes, intelligence can hide behind humor, youth, rebelliousness,…
Eating Ice Cream For Breakfast May Boost Brain Power
Ice cream for breakfast? New research says - go for it!
A new study listed in excite.co.jp, led by Kyorin University professor Yoshihiko Koga, suggests that eating ice cream for breakfast may be beneficial for brain function. Researchers…
What Does It Mean If You Can’t Enjoy Music?
“One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain,” said Bob Marley.
What if, when it hit you, you felt nothing at all?
Music seems to be a universal joy - but it isn't.
Between three and five percent of the human…
Facebook Users May Be Narcissists – But At Least They Are Happy
We all know that people who over-indulge in social media can skew toward the narcissistic. Study after study has proven this. Also, we can see it with our eyes. However, recent research shows that our image of the self-absorbed selfie taker…
Research Confirms, Emotional Hangovers Are Real
Have you ever woken up after an emotionally taxing night with a pounding head, a queasy stomach, and an overall sense that your life had gone off course? Did this confuse you, since you had wisely decided not to drink away your troubles the…
Researchers Link Pessimism to Long-Term Stress
Nurture versus nature: It's the classic debate of personality psychology.
Does our world shape us into who we are?
Or does our innate personality determine the life we create?
Like most students of psychology, I believe the truth lies…
3 Ways Dancing Benefits Your Brain
If you like to dance, chances are you have a healthy brain.
Dancing with your friends or your partner isn’t just a fun activity reserved for the weekends; it’s also a healthy practice that has a wealth of benefits both physically and…
What Is Exposure Therapy And How It Can Treat Your Social Anxiety
Almost everyone experiences social anxiety to some degree. We worry what people think of us. We second-guess our social interactions. We wonder why it can't just be easier to make friends, go on a date, or speak in public.
According to…
One Harvard Psychologist’s Powerful Anxiety Hack
Most of us suffer from anxiety in some incarnation. For the lucky ones, it's a mild nuisance.
Anxiety does not dominate their daily lives, but rather causes moments of inconvenience and frustration. It might manifest in a reluctance to…
Harvard Psychologist Explains How We Judge Others
“The answer is that we are not helpless in the face of our first impressions. They may bubble up from the unconscious - from behind a locked door inside of our brain - but just because something is outside of awareness doesn't mean it's…