You may have heard of Blue Zones, these isolated pockets of the world where people seem to live into the triple digits way more often than everywhere else. But what's really going on, and does the research say it's as simple as eating...

Many people deal with a nail-biting habit at some point in their lives. Some will go to great lengths to try to stop, employing strategies like dipping their hands in salt or wearing gloves. And while not all of us are nail-biters, most...

It's time to ring in the new year, so lots of people are ready to make their new year's resolutions. With the help of psychology, you too can be on your way to fulfilling your goals this year!

How do schools of fish swim in harmony? How do the tiny cells in your brain give rise to the complex thoughts, memories, and consciousness that are you? Oddly enough, those questions have the same general answer. Nathan S. Jacobs...

There are a few reasons that modern humans have to brush our teeth to stay healthy, even though our primate cousins don’t. Grab your floss and find the answers inside!

We all have habits we’d love to make or break. Understanding exactly what a habit is might be the best way to start making them work for you.

We don't just need better laws -- we need better culture. Nate Garvis asks: What can we do to create an environment in which powerful institutions are used for the common good?

Hank takes us to the island of Flores, where a race of wee people walked beside pygmy elephants, dragons and giant tortoises; they lived underground and had simple lives...

It's called the "Flynn effect" -- the fact that each generation scores higher on an IQ test than the generation before it. Are we actually getting smarter, or just thinking differently? In this fast-paced spin through the cognitive...

We've all got bad habits that we might feel a little bad about, but we're here to tell you stop feeling guilty! Kind of.

Got a bad habit you just can't seem to break? That's because it's literally wired into your brain. Every single thought, action, and feeling changes your brain. When repeated enough times, a habit is formed. This week we'll talk about...

Why are humans so slow to react to looming crises, like a forewarned pandemic or a warming planet? It's because we're reluctant to rethink, say organizational psychologist Adam Grant. From a near-disastrous hike on Panama's highest...

Managers have so much to do that you cannot afford to not manage your time efficiently and effectively. It's the way to successful productivity. In this video, I'll give you all the basics of how to do it easily and effectively.

As with many aspects of German culture and society, popular perceptions about German food tend to be off the mark. While Germans still love their potatoes, meat, and sausage, eating habits have changed enormously over the years. Many...

A veritable fruit and vegetable basket, South Africa grows an amazing variety of produce on its farms and in its orchards. In addition, the country’s farmers raise cattle, sheep, and other livestock of excellent quality. The deep coastal...

Do men and women in Japan still treat each other as they traditionally did in the past? Is the dramatically increasing number of women in the workplace affecting male-female relationships? Are Western influences undermining traditional...

Depending on what country you call home, Japanese cooking and food preparation may be very different from what you are used to. Food in Japan ranges from traditional Japanese dishes to a wide range of foreign cuisines from around the...

It’s hard to generalize about the cuisine of Brazil since it’s been influenced by many cultures and varies by region. Generally, Brazilians start the day with a very light breakfast. Lunch is generally the main meal of the day,...

This video discusses the importance of body language in communication, using the example of Alice, who works at a department store. It highlights how nonverbal signals such as posture, facial expressions, and gestures play a significant...

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