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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

Creativity is not just talent, it is also technique. Here are 24 ways to boost innovation.

Researchers found a powerful alternative to the ‘addiction is a disease’ message.

It is a familiar food, but the latest evidence is prompting researchers to take a much closer look at its neurological effects.

On your side, face-up or face-down? The position which best clears metabolic waste from your brain at night.

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

Physical pain is a surprisingly common sign of depression. Over half of those living with depression experience physical symptoms such as headaches, stomach aches, dizziness and muscle or leg pain. Indeed, these physical issues are nearly as common as emotional struggles like moodiness, lack of motivation and fatigue. Even after successful treatment with antidepressants, the physical symptoms can…

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

The search for a particular book takes longer when the library is larger and more complex.

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

The reason people with a higher IQ also tend to be healthier could be down to their diet.

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

Two different personality types are attracted to driving a high-status cars, like an Audi, Mercedes or BMW. The first group fits a familiar stereotype: argumentative, disagreeable, and unempathetic men. The second type, though, is a conscientious man or woman: someone who wants others to know they are respectable, reliable and well-organised. Those are the results of a study inspired by the commo…

One of the most powerful memory techniques is already built into how humans think.

These psychology studies uncover the causes of addiction and the mindsets that can help people break free.

The drink is linked to 40 percent fewer neuronal connections in the emotional centre of the brain.

Coffee -- whether it contains caffeine or not -- appears to alter gut microbes linked to emotional wellbeing.

Both men and women look more attractive when they adopt an expansive posture. Expansive postures include holding the arms outward rather than folded, leaning backwards and keeping the legs apart rather than crossed. Expansive gestures tend to signal openness and dominance, helping make people appear more attractive. Dr Tanya Vacharkulksemsuk, the study’s first author, said: “We have seen it withi…

A few weeks of these psychological practices can measurably shift heart health markers.

The most damaging relationship pattern is a dramatic style marked by emotional highs and lows and wildly fluctuating commitment. Dramatic couples prefer doing things separately and tend to focus on each other’s negative qualities. This type of couple is twice as likely to break up as those that fall into other categories. Their relationships were the most likely to deteriorate over time. One-thir…