Stories by Sunny Sea Gold

Scientific American Mind weighs in on recent titles from neuroscience and psychology 

Top tips to get the most nourishment from your media diet

Four tips from experts on how to get more joy from your purchases

How to keep your holiday dinner from turning into a partisan smackdown 

Four tips from experts on letting bygones go 

Scientific American Mind weighs in on recent titles from neuroscience and psychology 

Get informed and make better choices—or maybe you shouldn’t vote at all

Honest communication is key to making the most of your medical care

Scientific American Mind’s “How to Be a Better...” columnist Sunny Sea Gold and best-selling author Duhigg discuss what makes some people superhumanly productive

Scientific American Mind considers five recent popular titles from neuroscience and psychology

Win more people over by dialing down the aggression

Mental preparation—and online cleanup—are key

Improve your physical prowess in any athletic enterprise with these proved mental techniques

Some research-based tips--in time for the holiday season

Check your assumptions, be curious, suspend judgment and know when you’ve had enough

Let your kids get bored, don’t solve all their problems, and be sure to tend to your own basic needs first

Being nice, paying attention and praising a partner’s strengths all pay off in a long-term relationship

Research from consumer psychology and marketing hints at how to avoid unnecessary spending

Moderation is key to getting the most out of your digital devices

Be fair, strike a power pose and aim high

Tips to encourage gratitude and banish grouchiness