We grew up being told, in one way or another, that talking to yourself is what lonely people do. Or stressed people. Or your ...

The struggles are definitely real, and anyone who lives with a neurodivergent brain or loves someone who does knows the hard ...

A new, body-wide tissue has been discovered that may provide a new pathway for the gut-brain axis. Surprisingly, it may help ...

Life coach and writer Alex Mathers says that people with the highest intelligence are adept at handling rejection and not being liked.

Here are examples of reactions arising from evolution, not lived experience Why being aware that we have unlearned “knowledge ...

Science now has a name for what happens to your mind near the ocean, in a hot bath, or even in front of a backyard fountain.

Some people stay in our minds long after they are gone. Psychology offers reasons for this lasting impact. Strong emotions tied to these individuals play a key role. Unresolved situations and ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Usually, individuals don’t want to be angry. In a group, however, negative emotions can rile the tribe. On the streets of London, Ed Coper felt it first hand ...

A recent study published in the journal Psychology of Sport and Exercise found that people who listened to music at 120–140 bpm saw a 20 percent increase in endurance. The study’s lead author and ...

Scientists have discovered that the brain’s sensory systems play a much larger role in speech learning than previously believed.

Contrary to popular belief, psychology reveals that behaviors like talking to oneself and swearing might indicate higher ...