FeaturedMost PopularPsychology·April 7, 2016·3 min readWisdom is a Matter of Both Heart and MindA new study reports heart rate variation and thinking processes work together to enable better reasoning about complex social issues.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 25, 2021·5 min readIt Takes Guts to Fend Off Loneliness and Achieve WisdomBoth wisdom and loneliness appear to be influenced by microbial diversity within the gut, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 3, 2022·4 min readHow Wisdom, Resilience and Mastery Work Together to Boost Well-Being in Old AgeWisdom helps strengthen resilience and mastery to reduce stress and increase well-being, improving a person's ability to better handle later-life adversity and age-related loss.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 5, 2016·3 min readOur Level of Wisdom Varies Depending on the SituationA new study reports our level of wisdom differs from one situation to the next, and also can be affected by different factors such as being alone or with friends.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 3, 2021·4 min readCan Seven Questions Determine How Wise You Are?Wisdom is strongly and positively associated with resilience, happiness, and mental well-being, and negatively correlated with loneliness, depression, and anxiety.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 3, 2022·4 min readWisdom Engendered: Study Finds Men and Women Have Different StrengthsOverall, women scored higher on compassion-related items and self-reflection, while men scored higher on emotional regulation and cognitive-related items.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 16, 2019·4 min readThe Ways of Wisdom in SchizophreniaA new study reveals a correlation between higher levels of wisdom in those with schizophrenia and general well-being, better cognitive performance and everyday function.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 22, 2020·2 min readIs Spirituality a Component of Wisdom?Researchers report spirituality may be a component of wisdom, but pro-social behaviors such as empathy and compassion are more critical elements.Read More