This is Part 1 of an ongoing series exploring the intersection of the arts, joy, and cognitive development, produced in collaboration with researchers from Arizona State University and the Childsplay Theatre Company. Main Facts: Redefining Joy as a Catalyst, Not a Reward For months, the process was defined by frustration. Lauren van Huisstede, a researcher…
By: Global Wellness & Behavioral Science Desk Published: October 24, 2023 Main Facts In the modern landscape of high-speed communication, remote workplaces, and hyper-connected social networks, human beings are constantly navigating vast oceans of ambiguity. Whether it is an unreturned text message, a delayed email response, or a colleague’s skeptical look during a boardroom presentation,…
August 30, 2026 — That familiar post-exercise window brings an intense wave of hunger. After pushing your body through a demanding routine, every food option sounds enticing—whether you are craving a cold sports drink, a salty snack, or a protein-rich meal. While it is tempting to simply grab whatever is convenient in the refrigerator, recent…
WASHINGTON — In modern society, guilt has quietly transformed from a vital moral compass into an involuntary emotional tax. For millions of people, a pervasive sense of wrongdoing accompanies the most basic acts of self-preservation: saying no to an extra project at work, establishing firm interpersonal boundaries, carving out an afternoon of solitude, or achieving…
By Global Science & Workplace Correspondent SOUTH BEND, Ind. — For centuries, humanity has treated dreams as ephemeral theater—flashes of logic, anxiety, and surrealism that evaporate the moment the alarm clock sounds. However, a landmark body of research is challenging this conventional wisdom, suggesting that our nighttime visions are not merely mental static, but active…
