Photography doesn't affect memory in only one direction. Constantly taking pictures without paying much attention to the scene can reduce memory for certain details.
However, deliberately choosing what to photograph—especially specific...
Knowing what happens next removes some of the uncertainty involved in watching something unfamiliar. Familiar entertainment can provide predictability while still delivering emotions and moments someone already enjoys.
Research on repeated...
The way people experience travel time isn't determined only by the clock. Attention and enjoyment can influence how long a journey feels.
Listening to enjoyable music can shift attention away from repeatedly monitoring time, particularly during...
Parks, gardens, forests, and other green spaces provide more than somewhere to exercise. Research has associated exposure to natural environments with benefits including relaxation, physical activity, social interaction, and improved well-being...
Getting natural light in the morning helps synchronize the body's circadian rhythm, the internal system that influences sleep and wakefulness throughout the day.
Morning light signals that daytime has begun and helps regulate the timing of...
Physical activity doesn't always need to mean a full workout. Even light walking after a meal encourages muscles to use glucose for energy.
Research has found that short periods of walking after meals can help moderate the rise in blood sugar...
A short nap of around 20 minutes can improve alertness without taking someone too deeply into sleep.
As a nap gets longer, the brain can enter deeper stages of sleep. Waking during deeper sleep can cause sleep inertia—that heavy, confused, “Why...