Can we detect personality dysfunction through the words and phrases we use? A team of psychologists from the University of Liverpool (UK), led by Charlotte Entwistle, believes we can. A…

When a person chooses colors for their living space, they are guided not only by taste but also by a variety of other factors. Jeff Beattie, a psychology professor at…

Research has shown that calendar events — birthdays, Mondays, and other temporal landmarks — can serve as moments for a mental reset. These occasions prompt people to reflect on their…

No matter your age, when you return to the family home for the winter holidays, you might find yourself acting like a petulant child. Research shows that you are far…

Psychologists call the first battle with aging the crisis of 40–45, with the next significant crisis occurring between 60 and 70. Feelings of loss, disappointment, and helplessness often accompany this…

We all know someone who loves being the center of attention, right? But sometimes, this “I love being noticed” attitude crosses into a whole different realm: the person behaves as…

As youth begins to fade, many people start to fear cognitive decline. But a new study published in the journal Intelligence says there’s no need for alarm. For many of…

The event is organized by the Academy of Sexology and Sexual Education. The venue is NIVKI-HALL (84 Beresteiskyi Avenue). The event runs from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Psychologists, psychotherapists,…

According to research from King’s College London, up to 90% of adults with autism in the UK remain undiagnosed. This means millions of people may be living with perceptual differences…

If you roll your eyes at your dad’s cheesy puns at family gatherings, relax. A new twin study suggests you probably won’t inherit your parents’ sense of humor. A university…

A pair of psychologists in Chicago found that most people tend to remember the same artworks when shown a collection. Trent Davis and Wilma Bainbridge ran three kinds of experiments…

The wisest characters in books and films—like Gandalf from “The Lord of the Rings” or Dumbledore from “Harry Potter”—are often portrayed as having many years under their belts. But modern…

Psychologists explain why bad news can harm both mental and physical health. They tie the reaction to an evolutionary response that helped the body deal with serious threats. Bad News…

Erectile dysfunction can affect men well before their “golden years.” The real worry isn’t aging itself so much as mistakes made earlier in life. Is erectile dysfunction a permanent condition,…

Internal monologue, inner speech, and intrapersonal communication are all terms that describe a phenomenon familiar to many people: talking to oneself. You might remember the old joke: “It’s nice to…

Renowned American neurobiologist and psychiatrist Daniel Amen, owner of the Amen Clinics network, warns against falling for restaurateurs’ marketing tricks. His warning is especially relevant during the winter holiday season.…

Have you ever felt upset about a breakup you knew, two years or more earlier, was coming? In other words, you suspected for a long time that your love had…

It’s no surprise that people start preparing for the winter holidays well in advance. Supermarkets start pumping Christmas and New Year cheer as early as September and October. It’s clear…

A new study found women report higher life satisfaction than men. The study’s happiness “formula” seems to overlook the male perspective. Psychologists at York University in Canada ran a large-scale…

Psychologists at the University of Pennsylvania developed science-backed tips to help you stick to new habits. Each year about 40 percent of people make a list of rules they want…

Shoppers spend 10% more when music is playing in the store. But that effect appears only Monday through Thursday. Many readers might recall instances when they headed to the supermarket…

Selfies have become a huge part of daily life. Almost everyone, no matter their age, feels the urge to photograph themselves. At first, researchers blamed narcissism for the trend. But…

A new study by British animal psychologists found that cats are more likely to approach an outstretched hand after they see a human perform a slow blink. It turns out…

Psychologists at the University of Southern Wales in Australia investigated why coulrophobia—the fear of clowns—shows up in children and adults across different cultures. The researchers set out to explore the…