Science-backed strategies to sharpen memory, boost focus, and protect your mind against cognitive decline.
New psychological findings outline four specific types of friends who play a pivotal role in supporting personal growth and emotional health. Labeled the encourager, the tailor, the inquirer, and the reader, these profiles are based on research examining how close relationships foster resilience, self-confidence, and gratitude. The framework emerged from a series of studies led […]
A serious medical diagnosis often leaves patients and loved ones searching for the right words and actions. Individuals facing cancer routinely report that simple, consistent support from friends and relatives is more valuable than grand gestures or unsolicited advice. The following guidelines summarize widely accepted approaches to offering meaningful assistance, based on firsthand observations shared […]
Daily routines such as eating, bathing and sleeping already constitute basic self-care, yet mental-health specialists stress that individuals also need additional activities that restore energy and reduce stress. According to the guidance compiled below, people are urged to schedule and protect time for self-care instead of treating it as a reward contingent on high productivity. […]
A field study in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) indicates that a year-long, faith-centered education program led by pastors and imams was associated with a steep reduction in gender-based violence, suggesting that religious leaders can play a decisive role in protecting women and girls during and after conflict. The evaluation, conducted four years after […]
Limerence—a term first introduced by psychologist Dorothy Tennov in her 1979 book Love and Limerence—refers to an involuntary state of persistent, one-sided obsession with another person. Although popularly confused with romantic love, limerence is marked by intrusive thoughts, heightened anxiety, and a longing for reciprocation that often bears little resemblance to a balanced relationship. The […]
A growing body of research and fieldwork is reframing how mental-health specialists define resilience, shifting the concept away from an individual personality trait and toward a dynamic process strengthened by relationships, community, and an ability to accept life’s inherent unpredictability. Psychiatrist and humanitarian Dr. Suzan Song brings that perspective to the public in her new […]
LOS ANGELES— A growing number of trauma survivors are turning to tattoos as a structured, consensual way to regain control over their bodies, according to clinicians, clients, and tattoo artists who specialize in trauma-informed practice. The approach, which prioritizes choice, pacing, and emotional safety, is being embraced by individuals coping with post-traumatic stress, complex trauma, […]
Perfectionism, a trait often associated with high achievement, may significantly complicate romantic relationships by fostering an unattainable vision of love, according to new psychological observations. Specialists who study the pattern report that individuals driven by absolute standards frequently construct fantasies in which every personal need is satisfied without compromise, leaving little room for the inevitable […]
Lead: Relationship counselors report that couples attempting to recover from infidelity, hidden addictions, or other secretive behaviors often remain stuck for years despite the offending conduct having ceased, largely because they overlook a critical step: replacing secrecy with proactive transparency. Shift From “Default Trust” to Uncertainty Before a major breach, partners typically operate in what […]
Modern life is marked by an almost uninterrupted flow of alarming information, a dynamic that researchers describe as a shift from isolated episodes of fear to a sustained state of collective anxiety. Studies examining the past two decades of global events—terrorism, financial upheavals, extreme weather, and the COVID-19 pandemic—conclude that round-the-clock media coverage intensifies personal […]
New York — Conversational artificial-intelligence systems are rapidly shifting from information tools to sources of emotional support, according to clinicians who report that patients now confide sensitive feelings to bots before speaking with human therapists. The trend is prompting fresh concern about how far technology can—or should—go in addressing mental-health needs. A growing preference for […]
What’s Up with Cognitive Decline? Let’s Dive In Ever walked into a room and suddenly forgotten what you came in for? It’s a bit unsettling, right? Now imagine if that happens daily, affecting not just your short-term memory but your everyday functioning. Sounds daunting, but that’s the scary reality of cognitive decline. Before you hit […]