Everyone gets angry sometimes, but not everyone shows it. Some people are better than others at hiding their anger, but it slips out in other ways. Maybe you’ve noticed strange habits in someone you know, or even in yourself. These little behaviors can be easy to miss, but they tell a story. Here are 12...
Dementia is often treated as unavoidable, yet research has revealed that many cases are linked to risks that people can change. In 2024, for example, the Lancet Commission estimated that 45% of dementia cases could be “delayed or reduced” by addressing modifiable risks across life. While that percentage does not guarantee immunity, it does indicate...
Why do some people attract cruelty while others seem to move through life untouched by it? Researchers who study aggression and social dynamics have spent decades trying to understand what makes someone a target. The answers aren’t always comfortable to hear because they often involve traits we consider our best. Mean people don’t target others...
On December 20, 2025, Blue Origin made history by sending the first wheelchair bound person into space. Blue Origin completed the NS-37 mission successfully, launching a team of 6 crew members aboard their rocket, New Shepard. The crew included members: Joey Hyde, Michaela (Michi) Benthaus, Adonis Pourouslis, Jason Stansell, Neal Milc,h and Hans Koenigsmann. The...
Anxiety can affect many aspects of your life, such as disrupting your sleep, focus, and appetite. It can also linger for months. Many people start with therapy or medication, and that makes sense. Yet researchers also study how diet supports brain chemistry over time. A recent 2025 review linked anxiety diagnoses with lower levels of...
When it comes to longevity and health, we often focus on our waistlines or our heart health. However, neurologists, the doctors who specialize in the intricate workings of the brain, are increasingly warning that what we eat is the primary tool for protecting our cognitive future. While the brain represents only about 2% of our...
Success in our modern world is often determined by self-esteem: the high bank balance, the prestigious job title, or the picturesque life posted all over social media. Gen Zers are constantly exposed to a barrage of perceived success and to ongoing economic hurdles, which significantly affect their mental well-being. This fear of becoming poor is...
The check arrives, and the table looks like a small disaster. Plates smeared with sauce, napkins crumpled into balls, glasses with nothing left but melting ice. Some of us stand up and leave without a second glance, but psychology researchers have spent years studying why others feel that automatic pull toward helping. Neither response is...
Global healthcare and medicine have seen tremendous growth since the industrial age. With this, life expectancy has risen, and people live even longer than they did 5 decades ago. However, as our global population ages, so does the number of dementia cases. While healthcare has seen strides in treatment for many diseases, there is a...
Most people who maintain healthy lifestyles usually focus on getting enough sleep, eating healthy foods, and exercising daily. However, it might not occur to some to maintain blood circulation. Maintaining healthy blood circulation is one of the important factors for healthy living. Your circulatory system is responsible for vital metabolic processes, such as oxygen and...
Some people feel genuinely happier at home than anywhere else, and psychological research now offers clear explanations for why. The preference for staying in goes beyond introversion or shyness. It involves how individual brains process social interaction, how much mental energy different environments demand, and what kinds of rest actually restore a person’s capacity to...
Some people carry themselves as if they sit a few steps higher than everyone else, and dealing with arrogant people can push your patience, confidence, and emotional balance. Their behavior can show up in conversations, group settings, or small interactions that leave you feeling dismissed or underestimated. Understanding why this behavior shows up and how...
