Psychology expert Shadé Zahrai reveals the simple yet effective phrase you can use when you are being gaslit, guilt-tripped or subtly coerced by a manipulator.
UCLA professor and neuroscientist Dr. Alex Korb shares the the habits he avoids to help strengthen his brain and manage his stress.
What many people label as habitual overthinking often reflects a deeper psychological skill: the ability to analyze emotions, social cues and consequences with care.
Procrastination doesn't have to be a source of shame, according to Anne-Laure Le Cunff, PhD. Instead, "get curious" about the problem.
Alex Honnold has become the first person to climb the Taiwanese building alone without safety equipment.
My therapist told me that anxiety is a bully and, like all bullies, it needs to be put in its place. To my relief, she knew exactly how to do it
Emotional intelligence isn't enough anymore. Executive coach Liz Tran breaks down what AQ is, and why it's the new non-negotiable skill for success.
Overexplaining is not a personality defect. It is a learned habit of ensuring one’s safety when the world appears unpredictable.
Here’s how you can build internal stability so your sense of self-worth is not dependent on validation from others.
A study compared 182 of the largest cities in the US on factors such as income, employment, health, and community data.
Why feeling overwhelmed and questioning yourself may actually be proof that you’re resilient, according to psychological research.
It was once seen as an "unsexy nutrient" but its health benefits beyond the bowel are now in the spotlight.
Growing numbers of young men are going to great lengths to achieve what they see as the perfect face.
How young millennials and Generation Z - people in their twenties to early forties - have become obsessed with this fitness craze.
Most people wait to feel confident before they act. Psychological research suggests confident people do the exact opposite.
A Marine colonel behind the Corps' pull-up training shares simple tips to help you get your first rep.
We are living longer and longer, but many of us are unprepared for the challenges age brings, says the novelist and psychotherapist Frank Tallis
Some may balk at Netherlanders’ ‘nothing to hide’ approach, but there is evidence their curtain customs could come with health benefits
The very traits that make people smart, such as high standards, deep analysis and awareness of alternatives, can also make decisions significantly harder.
The new pool at the Canada Water Leisure Centre has had to close just six weeks after opening.
Here’s a science-inspired and reflective tool to uncover the hidden emotional labor you do before you even say a single word.
Getting platforms to comply with the restrictions was no small feat. But it’s too early to measure the real-world mental health outcomes
Appstinence founder Gabriela Nguyen deleted her social media accounts and downgraded to a dumbphone after finding the tech had become her "center of gravity."
People are serious about wanting to see each other without getting drunk – and they could be on to something
Three people share how one event in their lives reshaped and how they rebuilt their identity and confidence.
Traditional bodybuilding advice has been to push workouts to the point of failure, and that soreness is an indicator of effectiveness. But recent studies show there’s another way
Does it only affect weak people? Is work always the cause? Burnout myths, busted by the experts
Jew a few minutes of stretching a day can help extend your life. Fitness trainer Patrick Franco shares the five moves that helps him feel healthier, younger and
Molly Russell was just 14 when she took her own life in 2017, and an inquest later found negative online content was a significant factor. With many people now pushing for teenagers to be kept off tech platforms, her father explains why he backs a different approach
Organizing your home doesn’t have to use up all your retirement savings, time or peace of mind
Forget fear of public speaking. A lot of people now shy away completely from speaking to anyone in public. But if we learn to do this it’s enriching, for ourselves and society
When someone comes to you with a problem, the instinct to fix it through a piece of advice is almost irresistible. Science suggests you should resist it anyway.
Pushing yourself to the limit, training through injury and choosing the gym over socialising are all signs that you may have an unhealthy reliance on exercise
A growing number of parents are letting their young children train with weights. But is it a good – or safe – idea? We ask the experts to weigh in
We tend to leave out the "messy middle" when we tell stories, says Alexis Redding, a developmental psychologist at Harvard. But "there's a better way to help."
For centuries in Ireland lifting huge boulders was a way to test strength and bond communities, says Instagram sensation Indiana Stones
When someone shares something deeply personal, your response matters more than you think. These are two common ways that vulnerability is often mishandled.
