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9 Cutting-Edge & Classic Treatments For Depression That Work (P)

Learn the powerful, non-medication strategies that increase the chances of beating severe depression.

Depression responds to a wide range of interventions — some familiar, some surprisingly innovative.

From high-tech, cutting-edge brain stimulation techniques to the no-tech route of engaging with the arts, effective approaches rival and sometimes outperform traditional medication.

These 9 studies highlight just how diverse and adaptable depression treatments can be.

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Self-Control: 11 Studies Reveal How It Really Works & What We Got Wrong (P)

These research findings challenge much received wisdom on self-control, from where it comes from to how it succeeds or fails.

Having high self-control is thought to be vital since it is linked to happiness, health, relationships and work performance.

Many think that without some degree of this trait, it can be difficult to make your way in the world.

Not everyone agrees: some researchers think the very concept of self-control is worse than useless -- perhaps even dangerous.

These 11 studies provide insights into what self-control really is, where it comes from, some of its effects and even whether, in the end, it makes much difference.

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ADHD: 12 Research-Powered Strategies Proven To Make A Difference (P)

A wave of studies is challenging old assumptions about ADHD and offering fresh, practical insights.

Leonardo da Vinci — one of the world’s greatest polymaths — may have had ADHD.

Da Vinci, whose artworks include the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, displayed many of the symptoms of Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), including:

constantly jumping from one task to the next,
procrastination,
sleeping little,
and a voracious curiosity.

Incredibly, though, da Vinci considered himself a failure -- perhaps a symptom of depression and anxiety that can go along with ADHD.

He might have benefited from focusing more on his strengths, just one of these 12 research-backed approaches to ADHD that have shown real, measurable results.

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Exercise: 15 Proven Ways To Get Moving & Stay Motivated (P)

Ever wondered why some people stay motivated to work out while others struggle? These psychology-backed tips might just hold the key.

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Effortless Efficiency: 24 Simple Techniques To Maximize Motivation And Productivity (P)

Discover methods to stop dreaming and start doing, including the importance of sharing your goals with others and utilizing short deadlines.

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8 Inspiring Rules For Living A Happier Life In 2026 (P)

Here are eight reminders of what truly brings happiness, taken from studies published in 2025, to help you live a happier life in 2026.

Happiness is not a goal to be reached like some material thing to be owned, but a continuing, everyday practice.

Whether it is happiness in the moment or an overall feeling of contentment of a life well lived, we don't ever really cross the finish line and achieve happiness, we work towards it, slowly, one day at a time.

Sometimes creating space and time for happiness is hard in our busy lives with so many competing interests.

So, here are eight reminders of what truly brings happiness, taken from studies published in 2025, for a happier life in 2026.

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10 Amazing Ways Music Changes Your Brain And Enriches Life (P)

Music doesn’t just move us: it transforms the brain, memory, thinking and even our relationships.

Music has a powerful effect on our minds: it can make us cry, dance, reflect, feel safe or just help pass away a wet afternoon.

But music does much more than just act on the emotions and make us want to move, it's a potent force that can rewire critical brain regions, influence neurotransmitters, resurface old memories, heal mental health and activate the social mind.

Here are ten ways music makes you smarter, healthier, more connected, and fundamentally enriches life.

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8 Everyday Eating Habits That Reduce Dementia Risk (P)

These studies reveal some of the diets, foods and nutrients that protect the brain from dementia — and those that damage it.

The risk of dementia and memory loss can be significantly reduced through lifestyle and dietary changes.

From certain fruits to particular diets and vitamins, scientists have found that the brain can be kept healthy for longer with the correct eating patterns.

The eight studies below explore some of the diets, foods and nutrients that protect the brain from dementia -- and those that damage it.

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10 Fascinating Cognitive Quirks: From Mind-Blanks & Blinks To Silent & Blind Minds (P)

Your mind is full of surprises — from blank moments to bizarre biases, psychology keeps uncovering how strange thinking really is.

The human mind is perhaps the most familiar yet mysterious thing we possess.

And the story is often even stranger than we might suppose, research in cognitive psychology frequently shows.

From sudden blanks and time dilation to silent and invisible inner worlds, our mental lives are full of quirks we barely notice.

Here are 10 studies that uncover just how odd, unpredictable and fascinating the act of thinking can be.

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