Scroll through social media and you’ll quickly encounter phrases like “I am worthy” or “I choose happiness”. The tantalising promise is: repeat these positive affirmations often enough and you’ll be ...

Scientists have found that people who trained their brain to have positive thoughts right after a jab produced more protective antibodies in their blood in response to vaccination. Previous animal ...

Training yourself to expect good things to happen sounds like helpful advice in general. Now, new research suggests that good vibes could have a physical effect on the immune system. Positive, hopeful ...

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Breathe in, breathe out. The moment has arrived. All swimmers know the feeling of having a big race in front of them. You stand behind the blocks, anxiously adjusting your cap and goggles. You count ...

Many business leaders claim to know the secret to success. Often, they cite optimism as the key to their achievements. Although it’s impossible to say whether every successful entrepreneur is an ...

It’s generally accepted that a positive mindset can only do so much. Looking at the glass as half full can turn around your outlook on life, stress levels, approach to conflict and general mental ...

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Revisiting everyday experiences can bring you more joy than you might expect. Guest host Geena Davis guides us through the research on love that stretches beyond romance and friendship, showing up in ...

Neuroscience examines the structure and function of the human brain and nervous system. Neuroscientists use cellular and molecular biology, anatomy and physiology, human behavior and cognition, and ...