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People who are “open to experience” literally see the world differently

The field of nutritional psychiatry is taking off as scientists home in on the ingredients for good mental health and cognitive staying power

A focus on the present, dubbed “mindfulness,” can make you happier and healthier. Training to deepen your immersion in the moment works by improving attention

Insight into our own thoughts, or metacognition, is key to high achievement in all domains

Experts debate the origins of fatty acids in our ancestors’ diets

Scientists have compiled evidence-based tactics for building resilience. Among them: rethink adversity, forge close friendships and tackle novel challenges

A gold-standard clinical trial provides evidence that diet, exercise and an active social life can help prevent cognitive decline

The key to keeping the magic alive in a marriage, experts say, is finding ways to promote the positive

Contemplative practices that extend back thousands of years show a multitude of benefits for both body and mind

A new understanding of how the brain generates pleasure could lead to better treatment of addiction and depression—and even to a new science of happiness

A wealth of psychological research shows that mental downtime is vital for productivity and health. Some progressive companies are finally starting to listen

Learning to regulate powerful emotions can enhance physical and mental well-being

Your nightly rest turns out to affect your mind and health more than anyone suspected

Self-control is not just a puritanical virtue. It is a key psychological trait that breeds success at work and play—and in overcoming life's hardships

Building on a Buddhist principle, psychologists are learning how being kind to yourself can bolster resilience, buffer against stress and improve relationships

Being active is good for us for many reasons beyond the old familiar ones

Scientists have mapped the innovative mind so that we can remake our own in its image