This creates a powerful loop: a negative thought enters the brain, and, due to its distressing contents, the brain signals ...

In a world that often feels heavy with negativity, cultivating a positive mindset can seem like a daunting task. However, the good news is that our brains are remarkably adaptable. With the right ...

You really can think so hard about something that it hurts, according to a new study. The American Psychological Association recently published new research proving that mental exertion leads to ...

Pain and mood have a complicated relationship. Numerous studies show that low mood intensifies the experience of pain. Likewise, pain disorders develop more commonly in people with a history of ...

While a flexible body may be helpful for physical health, a flexible brain — or the ability to break out of cycles of negative thoughts, behaviors and actions — is key to mental health. Frustrated by ...

Make it a good day. Dr. Daniel Amen, a double board-certified psychiatrist and brain-imaging researcher in California has taken to TikTok to share the positive morning affirmation that he promises can ...

The study, from MIT Lab scholars, measured the brain activity of subjects writing SAT essays with and without ChatGPT.

When we are awake, we seem to experience a continuous stream of sensations, reflections, memories, and impressions that make up our mental life. Yet some people report moments when they think about ...

We all know that negative thinking can fuel anxiety, stress, depression, and low self-esteem—and in a world where we’re bombarded with negative news daily, it’s easier than ever to get caught in a ...

Physical activity is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your mental and cognitive health at any age. And ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lucy Paulise is executive coach and author of Timebox, based in Texas. How do you say no—or let go—when your inner critic won’t ...

Stanford neurosurgeon and neuroscientist Dr. James Doty is sharing his foolproof process for bringing ideas and intentions into actuality. Appearing on Mel Robbins’ podcast, Doty explained that taking ...