Psychology

We all need to get our days started off on the right foot. Some people exercise, some do yoga, some meditate, some drink two pots of coffee. Whatever you do, you can add these facts to your morning routine to make your day even better! Enjoy! 1. Some things never change… Source 1 Source 2...

Though it may seem strange, it’s actually not all that uncommon for siblings to become estranged. Reader’s Digest chronicled the story of Hope Rising, a woman who became estranged from her older sister because she grew tired of rude comments. The sisters didn’t speak for 14 years, and only got back in touch because of...

Yes, parents – even when it’s super hot, even when it’s raining a bit, and even when you’re freezing your baguettes off, your kids deserve some play time in the great outdoors. Experts have found that it helps improve eyesight, reduces stress, supports creativity, boosts problem-solving skills, and provides more benefits we’ll probably never really...

I know, I know…we’re almost at the end of the year, and it has been a loooooooong twelve months. But I’m gonna power through, and I know that you can, too! So put aside all the worry, turn that frown upside down, and enjoy these 10 wonderful facts that we’ve selected out of our extensive...

I don’t know about you, but my Boomer parents are far more concerned about the sort of language we use around our children than we (GenX shoutout) ever thought about being – but who’s right? Well, according to science, parents who curse around their kids should cut themselves a bit of slack. Research has linked...

From perusing your local supermarket to shopping on Amazon for Black Friday deals, you may notice that the price of nearly every product ends in a familiar number. Strangely, no matter if you’re looking at an expensive flat-screen TV or a can of tuna, the price tag almost always ends in .99. If you are...

Are you stressed about getting all of your gifts perfectly wrapped for the holidays? A new study says: don’t be. Researchers at the University of Nevada found that poorly wrapped presents make people happier than perfectly wrapped ones. This is because, in part, perfect-looking presents look so great on the outside that whatever’s inside may...

Everyone likes to give a shout-out to the month they were born (February, what up!). But is there really any advantage to being born in one month as opposed to any of the others? Surprisingly, studies point to YES. And I’m talking about multiple studies that suggest December is the best month in which to...