Essential Reads

30 Awe-inspiring Facts About Your Body

By Marianna Pogosyan Ph.D. on January 18, 2021 in Between Cultures

How many atoms does it take to make you? What’s the lifespan of your DNA? How much information can your brain store?

How many atoms does it take to make you? What’s the lifespan of your DNA? How much information can your brain store?

The Intriguing Psychological Puzzle of Tesla Ownership

By Utpal Dholakia Ph.D. on January 18, 2021 in The Science Behind Behavior

How can an expensive, poor-quality vehicle have satisfied and loyal customers? No other brand does.

How can an expensive, poor-quality vehicle have satisfied and loyal customers? No other brand does.

How to Mend a Family Rift

By The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on January 18, 2021 in Evidence-Based Living

A new book takes a close look at why family rifts occur and how to mend them.

A new book takes a close look at why family rifts occur and how to mend them.

LEGO Braille Bricks Help Blind Children Learn to Read

By Ainsley Hawthorn Ph.D. on January 17, 2021 in The Sensory Revolution

The new educational toy will be available in twenty countries by the end of 2021.

The new educational toy will be available in twenty countries by the end of 2021.

Is Now a Good Time to Do Nothing?

By Tim Leberecht on January 17, 2021 in The Romance of Work

One of the toughest things in these lockdown days is coming to terms with doing nothing. Is doing nothing key to “breaking away from overworking, overdoing, and under-living"?

One of the toughest things in these lockdown days is coming to terms with doing nothing. Is doing nothing key to “breaking away from overworking, overdoing, and under-living"?

Do You Often Feel Disappointed in Your Relationship?

By Susan Krauss Whitbourne Ph.D. on January 16, 2021 in Fulfillment at Any Age

There are bound to be times when your partner’s behavior falls short of expectations. Research on close relationships suggests what might be behind your constant disappointment.

There are bound to be times when your partner’s behavior falls short of expectations. Research on close relationships suggests what might be behind your constant disappointment.

The Mindfulness of a Dog

By Michael S. Fenster M.D., FACC, FSCA&I, PEMBA on January 16, 2021 in You Are What You Eat

Part I of III: What I learned from my dog, Freya.

Part I of III: What I learned from my dog, Freya.

Facing Down a Mental Health Crisis

By Guest Blogger on January 15, 2021 in The Guest Room

The pandemic has only exacerbated an already-existing mental health crisis. How can government leaders, clinicians, and community members better serve those in need?

The pandemic has only exacerbated an already-existing mental health crisis. How can government leaders, clinicians, and community members better serve those in need?

The Power of Touch

By David Ludden Ph.D. on January 15, 2021 in Talking Apes

New research shows the benefits of affectionate touch, even for those who think they don’t need it.

New research shows the benefits of affectionate touch, even for those who think they don’t need it.

How Gabby Giffords Used Music to Regain Her Speech

By Philip E. Stieg Ph.D., M.D. on January 15, 2021 in This Is Your Brain

Song lyrics involve different parts of the brain than spoken words. Here's how a remarkable music therapist harnessed different areas of the brain to get her famous patient talking.

Song lyrics involve different parts of the brain than spoken words. Here's how a remarkable music therapist harnessed different areas of the brain to get her famous patient talking.

11 Tips for Talking to Someone You Disagree With

By Melody Stanford Martin on January 14, 2021 in Brave Talk

It's possible to have a conversation with just about anyone, on just about any topic, and not lose your nerve. However, healthy disagreement doesn't magically happen.

It's possible to have a conversation with just about anyone, on just about any topic, and not lose your nerve. However, healthy disagreement doesn't magically happen.

How Can Medical Workers Cope With COVID-19 Stress Now?

By Stephen V. Sobel M.D. on January 14, 2021 in Successful Psychiatry

If you are working in a hospital or any medical clinic or practice and you are stressed, frustrated, sad, scared, angry, or emotionally exhausted, this is for you.

If you are working in a hospital or any medical clinic or practice and you are stressed, frustrated, sad, scared, angry, or emotionally exhausted, this is for you.

How to Weather Psychologically Toxic Conditions

By Amy Athey Psy.D. on January 14, 2021 in Live From Within

Is the stress from our current crises wearing you down? Let's learn from those who have performed under uncertainty and pressure.

Is the stress from our current crises wearing you down? Let's learn from those who have performed under uncertainty and pressure.

Why So Many Are Gambling with Contracting Covid-19

By Joseph Mazur on January 13, 2021 in The Speed of Life

What must be said about the risks of side effects from a Covid vaccine.

What must be said about the risks of side effects from a Covid vaccine.

3 Research-Based Reasons to Take a Chance on Love

By Madeleine A. Fugère Ph.D. on January 13, 2021 in Dating and Mating

What prevents you from exploring a new romantic connection? Consider these research-based reasons to abandon fear and take a chance on love.

What prevents you from exploring a new romantic connection? Consider these research-based reasons to abandon fear and take a chance on love.

The Gift of Deep Listening

By Jessie Stern, Ph.D. and Rachel Samson, M.Psych on January 13, 2021 in The Heart and Science of Attachment

To improve our relationships, we may need to listen a little more deeply.

To improve our relationships, we may need to listen a little more deeply.

How the Stigma of Mental Illness Has Evolved Over Time

By Abigail Fagan on January 12, 2021 in Brainstorm

Anthropologist Roy Richard Grinker explores the roots of mental illness stigma in his new book.

Anthropologist Roy Richard Grinker explores the roots of mental illness stigma in his new book.

How to Trust People Again

By Ellen Hendriksen, Ph.D. on January 12, 2021 in How to Be Yourself

Do you try to keep yourself safe but end up isolated? Rebuilding your faith in humanity is a long road, but it can be done.

Do you try to keep yourself safe but end up isolated? Rebuilding your faith in humanity is a long road, but it can be done.

What Influences Elite Athleticism?

By A. Mark Williams Ph.D. on January 12, 2021 in How Athletes Are Made

Think practice sets elite athletes apart? Their odds of sporting success may have more to do with factors off the field.

Think practice sets elite athletes apart? Their odds of sporting success may have more to do with factors off the field.

How Do You Make Morally Difficult Decisions?

By Art Markman Ph.D. on January 12, 2021 in Ulterior Motives

Many choices in life involve some tradeoff that may also have a strong moral dimension. How do we deal with these two dimensions of decisions?

Many choices in life involve some tradeoff that may also have a strong moral dimension. How do we deal with these two dimensions of decisions?