Psychology & Psychiatry

Junk food ads trigger positive emotions, healthy foods not so much

You might not care about the fast-food commercial shots of juicy burgers or creamy milkshakes, but they might change your beliefs about these items, whereas shots of fresh salads and berries might not, according to a new ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Positive affirmations: How talking to yourself can let the light in

Despite being a source of constant bad news, the internet is also awash with attempts at countering negativity. A quick search for "inspirational" content yields heaps of speeches, songs and sayings intended to make sense ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

How to find joy through play as an adult

Becoming an adult often seems to mean leaving play behind. The term "adulting" refers to doing things that are joyless, boring and tiresome—the opposite of play. But we can embrace adulthood while still finding joy through ...

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