PsyBlog

Why does evolution allow overconfidence to persist when it can be so costly? The answer lies in what confidence signals.

Psychologist, Jeremy Dean, PhD is the founder and author of PsyBlog. He holds a doctorate in psychology from University College London and two other advanced degrees in psychology. He has been writing about scientific research on PsyBlog since 2004. View all posts by Dr Jeremy Dean

As AI becomes smarter, it is easier to forget the crucial difference between intelligence and awareness.

Psychologist, Jeremy Dean, PhD is the founder and author of PsyBlog. He holds a doctorate in psychology from University College London and two other advanced degrees in psychology. He has been writing about scientific research on PsyBlog since 2004. View all posts by Dr Jeremy Dean

Psychologist, Jeremy Dean, PhD is the founder and author of PsyBlog. He holds a doctorate in psychology from University College London and two other advanced degrees in psychology. He has been writing about scientific research on PsyBlog since 2004. View all posts by Dr Jeremy Dean

Could feeling low make some judgments more objective? A large review offers an intriguing answer.

Night owls and early birds differ in surprising ways, with research revealing links to personality, wellbeing, habits and the brain.

Some “healthy” sugar substitutes are linked to memory loss and 1.6 additional years of brain aging.

Even people with a high genetic risk of dementia saw benefits from these activities.

The physical sensation alone appeared to influence emotional state and brain patterns.

A surprisingly simple technique could subtly change how you approach life's most important moments.

Psychologist, Jeremy Dean, PhD is the founder and author of PsyBlog. He holds a doctorate in psychology from University College London and two other advanced degrees in psychology. He has been writing about scientific research on PsyBlog since 2004. View all posts by Dr Jeremy Dean

Your daily walk helps, but research suggests it may not be the whole story for mental health.

The science of smiling reveals it can shift both how people treat you and how you experience the world.

Could the way you are sitting be shaping your mood? This simple experiment suggests it might.

Many people with tic disorders want alternatives to medication because of side effects.

There is a surprising connection between how parents handle bad behaviour and how often kids lie.

Your sleep pattern could influence how vulnerable you are to certain mental health problems.

Losing weight is not the only benefit. This simple eating schedule gives the brain an unexpected boost.

Psychologist, Jeremy Dean, PhD is the founder and author of PsyBlog. He holds a doctorate in psychology from University College London and two other advanced degrees in psychology. He has been writing about scientific research on PsyBlog since 2004. View all posts by Dr Jeremy Dean