Why Food Smells Trigger Fullness Only in Lean Brains
New Olfactory Brain Circuit Links Food Smell to Feeling Full Summary: Researchers have discovered a previously unrecognized neural pathway in mice that…
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How to Earn a PhD in Positive Psychology: Admissions & Funding
Recently we’ve received many questions from people interested in pursuing a PhD in positive psychology—often after completing a MAPP program or other…
Your Brain and Humanity: Count the Neurons That Define Us
Summary: A study examines how the human brain evolved and the impacts of having many cortical neurons on development, lifespan and culture.…
Positive Psychology Conferences 2026-27: Dates and Locations
This page lists upcoming positive psychology conferences for 2025 and 2026. Below you will find dates, locations, formats, approximate prices where available,…
How Action Video Games Boost Visual and Memory Learning
Summary: Researchers report that action-packed video games help players learn new tasks more quickly by improving perceptual and cognitive processing. Source: University…
Retinal Pigment Measurement Could Signal Early Alzheimer’s
Results to be showcased internationally in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. Researchers at the Macular Pigment Research Group (MPRG) at Waterford Institute…
Could a Genetic Variant Explain Alzheimer’s?
What if we could identify a inherited cause of Alzheimer’s disease and take steps to lessen its impact? New genetic research from…
Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT): A Case Study
How often do you find that relationships are your main source of stress, sadness, or worry? If your answer is “often,” Interpersonal…
How to Tell If a Smile Is Fake or Genuine
Summary: Researchers report that smiles can either reduce or raise physical stress depending on how they are interpreted. Source: Bar Ilan University.…
Study Finds New Genes Linking Autism and Heart Defects
Summary: By jointly analyzing genetic sequencing data from individuals with congenital heart disease and autism, researchers discovered 23 genes associated with congenital…
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