FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 27, 2025·4 min readPracticing Gratitude Builds Resilience and HopeWhile gratitude has been praised for its mental health and relationship benefits, cultivating it during stressful times can be especially challenging. Negative information naturally grabs our attention more than positive events, but simple strategies like gratitude lists and expressing thanks can help shift focus.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 28, 2023·3 min readMore Thankful, Less Stressed?The state of gratitude lowers systolic blood pressure response through stress-testing experiences, demonstrating that gratitude has a unique buffering effect against both reactions to and recovery from psychological stress.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 24, 2020·4 min read4-year olds who receive a kindness pay it forwardUpstream reciprocity, or generosity, can be seen in children as young as four years of age. At age three, 80% of children do not want to share, but at age four, 60% of children are happy to share with others.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 7, 2015·4 min readReviving Chivalry: Small Favors Can Yield Large ReturnsA new study reveals the effort made in performing a small courtesy, such as holding a door open for others, influences whether people say “thank you” or return the favor.Read More
