FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 20, 2022·5 min readStop Dissing Pessimism, It’s Part of Being HumanPessimism is a fundamental part of the human experience. Researchers say refusing to subscribe entirely to the social drive for the pursuit of happiness and embracing your pessimistic side may be the most reasonable attitude.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 2, 2022·4 min readFor Dreamers, Optimism RulesWhile popular culture encourages us all to "dream big", researchers say it is important to ground those dreams with a dose of reality.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 8, 2022·2 min readDo Optimists Live Longer?People who are more optimistic tend to live longer than those who are more pessimistic, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 21, 2022·3 min readWhy Young Children Are Hyper-OptimisticResearchers say young children tend to be hyper-optimistic because they learn much less from bad outcomes than older children.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 28, 2020·4 min readPessimistic Outlook on Life Linked to Life ExpectancyPessimistic people are more likely to die earlier from cardiovascular disease and other causes, but not from cancer than those who have a more optimistic outlook on life. However, optimists did not have a greater than average life expectancy.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 26, 2019·4 min readNew evidence that optimists live longerPeople with higher levels of optimism had increased odds of surviving past the age of 85.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 7, 2019·5 min readOptimistic people sleep better and longerThose who are more optimistic report better sleep quality and duration, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 27, 2018·3 min readDo You Have a Healthy Personality? Researchers Think They Can Tell YouResearchers have created a model of what they consider a 'healthy personality type', using contemporary trait perspective.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 30, 2018·4 min readHow the Brain and Personality Provide Protection Against Emotional DistressA new study reports personality traits can help protect an individual's brain against symptoms of emotional distress, such as anxiety and depression.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 4, 2018·5 min readWhy 419 Scams Continue to Dupe UsResearchers report 419 scams are still successful as they play on our human vulnerability and optimism.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 13, 2018·4 min readThe Impact Religion Has on Sleep QualityA new study reveals a link between religious attendance and better sleep quality. Researchers say religiosity could decrease some psychological distress, substance abuse and stress exposure, all of which are associated with sleep outcomes.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 11, 2017·7 min readIndustrial Revolution Left a Damaging Psychological Imprint on Today’s PopulationsPeople who are historically more reliant on the coal industry tend to have more negative personality traits, University of Cambridge researchers report. The researchers believe this could be a lasting effect of the Industrial Revolution.Read More
