Stories by Tori Rodriguez

Rituals to ward off ill fate help to drive away unwanted thoughts

Imagined practice may activate the same neural circuits as real experience

A single blow to the head may increase the risk of subsequently developing a disorder

Enhance your well-being by focusing on deeper goals

Targeting metacognition—our beliefs about thoughts—might alleviate mood disorders and even schizophrenia

Alexithymia, a little-known personality trait, reveals the profound power of emotional awareness over health

The alternative practice may be able to replace medication or alleviate its side effects

People may use trust in science as others use religious faith to cope with life's uncertainties

Paying mindful attention to one's food leads people to eat less but savor it more

Communication style and even distribution of financial responsibilities matter less

Women whose partners tried to cover up porn use were less happy overall

Self-compassion helps both partners move on and feel satisfied

Learning to embrace good feelings can lay the groundwork for future therapy

Attentive listening results in more relationship satisfaction than perspective-taking

General positivity is good but unrealistic expectations about love lead to problems

The belief that women should be protected and cherished may lead to poor conflict management

A need to know is linked with anxiety

Microbes that escape the digestive tract may alter mood

Choose the right phrasing to convince people to take action

A change of perspective can offer solace

Expressive writing may lead to faster recovery from injury

Our surroundings can trigger figurative thinking and influence behavior

Women approaching peak fertility are more cautious when interacting with strangers