An Everyday Way to Boost Your Emotional Wellbeing

It's nice to be recognized for being nice, but the emotional benefits of doing something good for someone else abound regardless of whether the...

Too Cute to Resist: How Design Influences Behavior

Do cute products sell better? To explore this question, researchers measured the effect of cute, playful and whimsical products on consumption and indulgence. Test participants...

Unlock Your Resilience

If the subway is pulling away just as you reach the platform do you take it personally? Will it affect the rest of your...

Is Relaxing Overrated?

The media, physicians, and respected authorities on health and wellness wag their well-meaning fingers telling us to take it easy. They inform us that...

The Power of Inspiration

Can a role model really make a difference? Absolutely. Having someone to look up to who models positive behavior builds resilience. Studies show that adolescents with...

How to Achieve That Inner Glow

Our mothers may have told us not to judge a book by its cover, but research shows we cannot help it. In fact, according...