One way to make change less effortful is to turn it into a routine. For example, every month or every quarter, make a new ...

Why facts backfire in political debates, and what psychology says works to bridge divides and prevent radicalization.

I used to answer the question before it was even fully asked. “How are—” “I’m fine.” It came out automatically. Friendly tone ...

When most people hear something they disagree with, their listening changes. It becomes narrower. They start listening for ...

Most people don't. And that's part of why it becomes a pattern—because the withdrawal works. Nobody chases it. Nobody asks what you were about to say. The exit is clean and quiet, and the only person ...

University of Houston professor of psychology Arturo Hernandez is disputing a high-profile study published in the journal Nature Aging claiming that people who live in multilingual countries show ...

Ultimately, the most attractive thing a woman can do is signal her availability and confidence through these small, ...

Aging doesn’t automatically mean losing mental clarity. In fact, psychologists say the sharpest minds in their 70s often aren’t the most educated—they simply follow daily habits that keep their brains ...

Subscribe to the Wake Up, cleveland.com’s free morning newsletter, delivered to your inbox weekdays at 5:30 a.m. So far in 2026, the United States has seen at least 15 incidents of gunfire on school ...

Couples argue more during wartime. Not about the war, but about everything else. Psychology explains the hidden mechanism turning partners against each other.

India's T20 World Cup win triggered an unexpected question online: why did it feel muted? The answer lies beyond cricket, in ...

Psychological research suggests that the parents who remain close long after they've grown up tend to nurture a few habits that strengthen the bond with their adult children.