Feeling mentally drained or fatigued is something that we all will have to cope with at some point in our life. There are a number of very obvious causes, usually physical and biological ones, that most people will understand as the underlying cause of feeling…

August 2009 - Psychological research on racial prejudice tends to give the impression that 'colour' and ethnic groupings are clearly defined. But research published earlier this year in Population and Development Review points to confusion in the way people…

By Kwame Anthony Appiah May 29, 2018 I have developed a non-life-threatening medical condition that is incurable and has only limited conventional therapy. Symptoms appear at night with torturous pain. The physician-prescribed remedies are not working well.…

Even if they’re conflict-avoidant or giving you the silent treatment If your spouse or partner avoids difficult conversations, you might find yourself waiting indefinitely for that heart-to-heart talk that will clear the air. Maybe you feel powerless; it…

Mindfulness meditation, a Buddhism-inspired practice in which you focus your mind entirely on the current moment, has been widely embraced for its instrumental benefits — especially in the business world. Companies like Apple, Google and Nike provide meditation…

“Remember that a person’s name is to that person the sweetest and most important sound in any language.” So said Dale Carnegie in his 1936 self-improvement classic, “How to Win Friends and Influence People.” That is probably true for a majority of the population…

Pride and arrogance, though similar, are different in important ways. I am watching the World Cup. More specifically, the match between England and Tunisia. It is tied 1-1. You can really feel the sense of national pride in the fans on both sides; they are…

Early intervention supports kids in processing emotions Children as young as 3 can be clinically depressed, and often that depression recurs as kids get older and go to school. It also can reappear during adolescence and throughout life. But new research…

In his first 400 days in office, President Trump made more than 2,400 false or misleading claims, according to The Washington Post. Yet a recent Gallup poll shows his approval ratings among Republicans at 82 percent. How do we square these two facts? Some…

The guidelines used to diagnose mental illness don't offer a way to predict whether someone will commit mass murder. IN THE WAKE OF MASS shootings like the ones in Las Vegas or at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, people often wonder…

Can't get over a breakup? You may be guilty of these common behaviors. Those of us who have gone through bad breakups already know just how excruciatingly painful and long the healing process can be. Even when we follow science-backed advice or expert tips…

Romantic relationships are important for our happiness and well-being. Yet with more than 40 percent of new marriages ending in divorce, it's clear that relationships aren't always easy.1 Fortunately, there are steps you can take to keep your romantic partnership…

November 2016 - Is there a relationship between colour and taste? We look at two studies that have a bearing on this question. A study reported in the Journal of Sensory Studies in 2012 found that food is perceived differently depending on the characteristics…