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Personality tests feel authoritative, but most rest on shaky evidence. Used like broken rulers, they can prompt reflection ...

When making tough decisions, anxiety and "shoulds" often enter our thinking, pushing us towards our comfort zones. But ...

When people experience a decision conflict, we make judgments about which of their preferences reflects their "true self." ...

Ever have your attention hijacked by something appealing? Research using alcohol cues reveals how this bias works.

A heart attack activates stress circuits in the brain that evolved for survival but can amplify inflammation, disrupt healing ...

Failure to launch was once blamed on entitlement or a lack of motivation. Today, the real culprit is overthinking. It is ...

The benefits of exercise are limited, disappear if discontinued, and should be an adjunct to talk or drug therapy.

Small, consistent gestures can bridge physical affection gaps effectively.

A pending appeal in a recent murder conviction challenges the use of a psychological method that helps to distinguish suicide ...

Staying single can be a genuine choice. But for some, fear and doubt quietly drive avoidance. Here’s how relationship OCD can ...