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10 Reasons Napping Is The Ultimate Power Move For Your Brain, Heart & Mood (P)

From “aha” moments to a 50 percent lower stroke risk, science proves that napping isn’t lazy — it’s a biological necessity for peak performance.

For most of us, the afternoon nap carries a faint whiff of guilt; it feels indulgent, unproductive, a little too close to giving up on the day.

While napping too much can be a bad sign in the elderly (1, 2), for healthy people, psychological research tells quite a different story.

These 10 studies reveal what napping really does to your brain, your mood, your cognitive performance, and even your long-term physical health.

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10 Psychological Traits That Shape How Long You Will Live (P)

Ten psychological markers — from handling stress to sense of purpose — that predict a longer life.

While diet, genetics and medical care all matter in longevity, there is more to it than cholesterol levels, step counts and kale salads.

Certain mental and personality factors consistently predict who thrives, stays physically resilient and survives the longest.

The way people process setbacks, use language, interact with others and their overall approach to life all hint at who will make it to 90.

Are you psychologically wired to go the distance? Here's the evidence from 10 psychology studies.

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Happiness Hacks: 28 Simple Strategies For A Brighter, Joy-Filled Life (P)

Here are 20 simple tweaks to mindset, habits and lifestyle to enhance everyday life.

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10 Studies Reveal What Phones Are Doing To Our Minds (P)

How everyday phone habits shape our mood, trust, relationships and well-being in ways most people rarely notice.

People now spend a staggering three to six hours per day on their smartphones -- not including work-related time.

So, what psychological effects is all this phone use really having?

One study conducted in association with Google finds there is little evidence that smartphone usage is inherently bad for adults.

Another study has found that moderate amounts of screen time help people recover from daytime stress.

But even if smartphone use is not inherently bad, there may be better ways to spend that time.

Here are 10 studies that reveal how everyday phone habits shape attention, emotion, relationships, trust, social interaction and well-being.

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How Psychopaths Deceive And Dominate: 16 Essential Studies (P)

Forget Hollywood portrayals of cunning masterminds – psychopaths on average are not that smart, although they can be surprisingly subtle, especially when female.

Are psychopaths born or bred? Can they ever change? How clever are they really? And can they ever be 'successful' in society?

The answers matter because some estimates suggest that almost one in twenty people are psychopaths, while as many as one in three have at least some psychopathic traits.

This article, revised and updated in April 2026, draws on 16 studies to explore how psychopathic tendencies develop, how they affect the mind, emotions and behaviour, as well as how they survive 'in the wild'.

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12 Proven Ways To Prevent Memory Loss As You Age (P)

Research reveals everyday habits that shape how well our memory holds up with age.

The number one cause of memory loss is simply aging and a little forgetfulness is normal and does not necessarily indicate a problem.

Around 1 in 6 people over 70 have mild cognitive impairment, with half going on to develop Alzheimer’s within five years.

However, across the lifespan, everyday choices and experiences shape how well memory holds up over time.

From the items in your grocery cart to managing daily routines, these 12 studies reveal the lifestyle factors that shape how well memory holds up with age.

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10 Powerful Ways Conscientiousness Shapes Your Mind, Body & Behaviour (P)

How a single personality trait shapes success, health, intelligence and even aging.

Becoming more conscientious is one of the changes to personality that people desire the most.

It is easy to see why: conscientiousness -- one of the five major aspects of personality, along with agreeableness, extraversion, openness to experience and neuroticism -- is powerful.

Conscientious people tend to be more self-disciplined, systematic and aim for achievement, and they are more likely to exercise and less likely to smoke or take drugs or engage in dangerous risks.

These studies reveal 10 key insights into how conscientiousness influences the mind, body and behaviour, starting with how to boost the trait.

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31 Science-Backed Ways To Calm Your Mind Fast (P)

From hugging to hypnosis, these stress relievers are backed by serious research—find out which one works best for you.

Stress is an unavoidable part of life -- indeed it is good for mental health — up to a point.

While too much stress can easily put us over the edge, managing it does not have to be complicated.

Psychology studies have uncovered a range of surprisingly simple and effective ways to reduce stress, many of which you can easily incorporate into your daily routine.

This article brings together 24 powerful strategies to beat stress, updated in March 2026 to include the latest scientific findings.

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9 Ways To Relieve Anxiety Without Medication (P)

Psychology is uncovering multiple, evidence-based paths to easing anxiety.

People with anxiety often turn to medication despite the side-effects: sometimes because it is the only option, since psychological therapy is beyond reach.

That is understandable given the condition is so aversive: who wants regularly to feel those stomach-churning, mind-blasting emotions?

But lifestyle factors like sleep, exercise and other everyday activities can all make a big difference to anxiety, as can therapy.

These 9 studies provide evidence-based methods, including lifestyle changes, for improving symptoms of anxiety.

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10 Fascinating Ways Language Affects Mind & Body (P)

The surprising science behind how our brains process, learn, and respond to language.

Most of us use language so effortlessly every day that we rarely pause to consider how deeply it interacts with our emotions, memory, mental health and even our bodies.

Language is not just a vehicle for thought, but an active force shaping mental life in subtle and sometimes unexpected ways.

These 10 studies offer a fascinating glimpse into the workings of language in our lives, including what word use reveals about inner mental states, the challenges of foreign languages and how language is processed in the first place.

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