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Service members and their families stationed in Bavaria just celebrated earning 84 degrees while balancing military duty thousands of miles from home. Among them: three new doctors, including a Master Sergeant who now holds a doctorate in psychology.
Mental health experts are breaking new ground in men's wellness, identifying overlooked anxiety symptoms that many guys have normalized for years. Their work is opening doors to better support and real solutions.
A groundbreaking book challenges the myth that humans are naturally greedy, revealing research that shows we're wired for cooperation instead. Author Jeremy Lent makes the case for rebuilding society around interconnectedness rather than exploitation.
For decades, scientists believed our brains and personalities became fixed in childhood. New research on neuroplasticity shows that's wrong—and the discovery is helping people reshape patterns they thought were permanent.
New research from the University of Texas reveals that small acts of kindness create a far bigger emotional boost for recipients than givers realize. The discovery might inspire more people to spread everyday goodness.
Lyn Tran earned high honors at Sierra Pacific High School while caring for her dying mother and overcoming profound grief. Now she's heading to UC Berkeley to study psychology and help others.
After going 0-for-23, shortstop Zach Neto discovered the secret to breaking his worst slump: stop beating himself up. His self-compassion sparked a turnaround both on the field and in the clubhouse. #
Scientists discovered that your favorite songs don't make you physically stronger during exercise. They just convince your brain to quit 20 percent later than it would in silence.
After facing divorce, job upheaval, and a parent's Alzheimer's diagnosis, a 44-year-old writer turned to mindset research and discovered science-backed strategies that transformed his outlook. Stanford psychologists are proving we can reshape our thinking, even when life feels overwhelming.
Scientists discovered that seeing good intentions in objects, animals, and nature triggers real gratitude and drives us to protect them. The finding could transform how we talk about conservation and technology.
Researchers analyzed data from 60,000 people across 123 countries and found that safety, belonging, and stable self-esteem predict life satisfaction better than career success. The findings explain why high achievers often feel hollow despite checking every box.
After six decades studying autism, renowned psychologist Uta Frith believes the spectrum model may not capture the true nature of the condition. Her groundbreaking work could help millions get better, more personalized support.
Scientists have developed a groundbreaking treatment that helps people with depression regain their ability to feel joy, targeting a symptom that affects nearly 90% of patients but is rarely treated directly. The therapy rewires the brain's reward system to rebuild positive emotions, showing better results than conventional approaches.
The people closest to you might be sculpting you into your best self without you even realizing it. Researchers call it the Michelangelo Effect, and it explains why certain relationships help us flourish.
Stress doesn't have to snowball out of control. Psychologist Jenny Taitz just shared immediate "stress resets" you can practice anywhere to stop anxiety before it spreads.
Dr. Elisha Goldstein spent decades studying why tiny changes work better than dramatic overhauls. His new book reveals a simple four-step method to interrupt emotional patterns in everyday moments.
After flu, falls, and freezing weather ruined her marathon prep, one runner shocked herself with a personal record. Turns out, chaotic training might be the secret weapon endurance athletes need.
A Hui-Chinese concept called "suanli" teaches us that sometimes the smartest response to failure is simply moving on. Psychologists now say this ancient wisdom could help us handle setbacks better than endless perseverance.
New research from the University of Queensland reveals that over a third of people believe false information about electric vehicles, even EV owners themselves. The solution isn't more facts but understanding the psychology behind resistance.
Simple words repeated daily become a child's inner voice, and psychologists say these five phrases help kids feel capable, seen, and loved unconditionally. They work because they praise effort over talent, validate feelings, and teach that mistakes are survivable. ##
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