New research reveals that giving to others delivers surprising benefits to the giver, from brain health to lasting happiness.
Quinn Mercer
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Research shows that venting can either process emotions or amplify them. Here's how to tell the difference.
New psychology research challenges the 'grind now, enjoy later' mindset. Well-being may be the prerequisite for self-control, not its reward.
Why traditional stress advice fails and how working with your nervous system, not against it, can create lasting calm you can actually feel.
Research shows irregular sleep schedules affect emotional regulation more than total hours. Here's why your wake time matters more than your bedtime.
Cognitive research shows that how you perceive stress changes your physiological response. Here's the science of turning threat into challenge.
A landmark study reveals that adults with ADHD who recognize and use their unique strengths report better mental health. Here's what the research found.
New research shows that cutting off internet access significantly reduces anxiety and boosts positive emotions. Here's what happens when you let yourself be bored.
Research shows that how you relate to money matters as much as how you manage it. Here's what financial mindfulness actually means.
You haven't failed at habits because you lack discipline. New research shows your surroundings shape behavior more than motivation ever could.
The smallest promise you make to yourself might be the most powerful. Research shows tiny commitments outperform ambitious goals for lasting change.
You used to care about this job. You still do it well. But somewhere along the way, it stopped mattering. Here's what to do when meaning quietly disappears.