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A new study suggests that mindfulness training and/or non-invasive brain stimulation could reduce bladder leaks and feelings of urgency in patients with 'latchkey incontinence.'
To better understand the potential therapeutic benefits of heritage art practices, researchers examined the impact of these practices on mental and physical health.
Humans perceive and navigate the world around us with the help of our five senses: sight, hearing, touch, taste and smell. And while scientists have long known that these different senses activate different parts of the…
Providing hearing aids and advice on their use may preserve social connections that often wane as we age, a new study shows. Its authors say that this approach could help ease the loneliness epidemic that older Americans…
A new study finds that an easily measurable brain wave shift of phase may be a universal marker of unconsciousness under general anesthesia.
Music could provide a breakthrough in assessing consciousness levels in children who have suffered significant brain injuries, according to new research.
Snuff tubes uncovered at Chavin de Huantar in Peru reveal how leaders used mystical experiences to cement their power.
What is the secret to happiness? Does happiness come from within, or is it shaped by external influences such as our jobs, health, relationships and material circumstances? A new study shows that happiness can come from…
Growing up in Maryland, Sonja Lyubomirsky often witnessed her mother’s sadness. After immigrating from Moscow in hopes of a ...
Many people around the world believe in karma -- that idea that divine justice will punish people who do bad deeds and reward those who good. But that belief plays out differently for oneself versus others, according to…
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An unprecedented brain study has delivered fresh clues about consciousness—suggesting it's more about perception than planning. Two leading theories went head-to-head, but neither emerged victorious. Instead, scientists…
Researchers found that Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE) can help rewire the brain's response to natural healthy pleasure, leading to reduced opioid cravings. The findings suggest that MORE could be a…
Psychosocial resilience refers to the dynamic process through which young people facing adversity maintain or regain mental ...
At just 16, Michael Plant became interested in what people could do to maximize happiness, so he started studying philosophy.
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BU researchers develop a brain-inspired algorithm that can help people with hearing loss pick out conversations in noisy, crowded spaces.
The world rarely slows down. Finding time for a ‘brain break’ or a quick mental reset can be tough, especially when you’re ...
Researchers have discovered a new biomarker for Parkinson's disease. A misfolded protein facilitates reliable diagnosis even in the early stages of Parkinson's disease in body fluids.
There’s no shortage of things to feel angry about these days. Whether it’s politics, social injustice, climate change or the ...
Psychological resilience refers to the capacity to maintain or recover psychological well-being in the face of persistent pain ...
It is often easy to equate money with happiness and success. But does money really buy us happiness? One study suggests it might.
Psychological resilience refers to the capacity of individuals to maintain or regain mental health despite experiencing adversity ...
Emotional well-being and resilience emerge from dynamic interactions among brain circuits that regulate affect, cognition and ...
Positive psychology interventions encompass structured activities and practices intended to foster positive emotions, behaviours ...
refers to the capacity to maintain or regain mental health despite exposure to age
Psychological resilience denotes the capacity to maintain or rapidly recover mental health when confronted with adversity.
Our quest for happiness is often misguided. This is the conclusion that Judith Mangelsdorf, Germany’s pioneering professor of ...
Why are some people happier than others? And how can we improve our quality of life? Those are the two main questions I have been ...
Happiness is difficult to define and even harder to realise. Despite its nebulous nature, a community of researchers is studying ...
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