Tricks Of The Mind

A scientist’s pink cast leads to some discoveries.

If SARS is any lesson, it doesn’t look any good.

“No human being is exempt from the dire consequences of loneliness.”

Hint. It’s not 4.

And healthier?

They might infuriate others but are less likely to be stressed or depressed.

An FBI behaviour expert explains.

You know how some couples die within just a few days of each other? That’s an example of the syndrome.

And healthier?

“It’s not just the hunger, it’s the message that you deserve to be hungry.”

Or influence your political views?

And is anyone immune from this tendency to believe repeated claims are true?

And clear emotional fog?

Advice #1: “Seek someone else’s thoughts and opinions without judging them.”

Hint: it’s not missed opportunities.

Occasional fasting or eating mostly fats and protein may improve a person’s energy and focus.

It’s official.

As they transform something such as food into a clickable status symbol?

Studies find that sadness is actually good for you.

Women may actually be harmed by using humor at work.

And is there even such a thing as placebo sleep?

As we access a memory, many parts of our brains rapidly talk to each other.

Hybristophilia: those who are sexually aroused by the object of their affection’s wrongdoing.

The power of visualization!

The power of a process called “affect labelling”.