The therapy helps the brain work more efficiently and lifts depression.

Study of women over 50 suggests how to cut dementia risk by 90 percent.

Does your name suit your face? A study finds it is a kind of self-fulfilling prophecy.

Levels are typically lower in the body through the winter months in northern latitudes.

The most common ADHD symptoms in adults are often different to those in children.

Is 50 old? Young people have the most skewed perceptions about aging.

The two motivational keys to becoming a champion.

Around 3% of people are thought to hear voices when there is no one talking.

Struggling to be kind to yourself? Learn how to direct compassion inwards with these simple techniques.

Not only does hearing this statement lower IQ, it also makes people more aggressive, other studies have shown.

It has incredible psychological and physiological power.

Discover the hidden force shaping your social habits—and why you’re not even aware of it.

Up to 50% of people admit cheating on their partner.

One simple game is proving to be a surprising hero in the fight against PTSD.

Both happiness and general well-being were boosted in the study of 395 people.

Quick decisions could be costing you—find out how to improve them.

“Nothing travels faster than the speed of light, with the possible exception of bad news, which obeys its own special laws.” ― Douglas Adams, Mostly Harmless

A study reveals how six simple food additions could dramatically lower your dementia risk.

High IQ brains have greater functional connectivity and higher synchronisation, but this has an unexpected real-world effect.

You might be seconds away from regaining your focus with this scientifically backed method.

Lose weight with no effort using the ripple effect.

Learn how your darkest emotions can actually be your strongest motivators.

The study found that 68% were vitamin D deficient.

A surprising brain defect could hold the key to schizophrenia’s toughest symptoms.

Children brought up like this tend to be happier as adults.

These little treats may be the secret to boosting someone’s mood.

This sign is not normally linked to being smart.

Find out how and why your brain divides your day into meaningful chapters.

Higher consumption of these foods was linked to improved memory by the study.

We are so beholden to the 'arrow of time', moving us inevitably from the past into the future, that we hardly notice it.

It is linked to higher risk of self-harm and suicidal thoughts.

You think you're informed, but here's why you might not be.

Grandiosity and confidence may lead to psychological benefits.

Two things which make you look more intelligent that you can do right now.

Which types of exercise can help keep the brain healthy?

Many people overthink persuasion, when it is the most natural approaches that work best.

Study of workplace stress finds there's a better way to cope than relaxation.

Your intelligence could influence how much alcohol you consume.

This positive personality trait linked to more suicidal thoughts and suicide itself.

Is people's empathy reducing towards those struggling with mental health issues?

Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt's latest book, "The Anxious Generation," is shaping cultural conversations and sparking fierce debates about the role of smartphones in society. In this timely conversation, he investigates how a smartphone-based childhood, amplified by overprotective parenting, is driving the mental health crisis among young people. He also explores the push for phone bans in schools and the concrete steps we can take to improve the mental health of young people around the world. (This conversation was hosted by Elise Hu, the host of TED Talks Daily. Visit ted.com/membership to support TED today and join more exclusive events like this one.)

What makes for a meaningful life? Social psychologist Brian S. Lowery explores three ideas tied to the experience of meaning and shows why simply pursuing personal achievements isn't the best way to find it.

Sara Giusto is a talent manager, but not in the sense you might imagine. Her biggest client is imma, an influencer with pink hair ... who isn't human. Giusto discusses what the rise of "virtual humans" means for the real world — and invites imma onstage to explore an important question: In an increasingly digital world, what's really real?

What if AI could bring the past to life? Cartoonist Amy Kurzweil shares how she helped train an AI chatbot on her late grandfather’s archives, allowing her to connect with a family member she never met — and discover family history she never knew. Backed by her own original drawings, she reveals the profound impact art and AI can have in keeping memories alive.

Animal behavior expert Philip Johns introduces us to the vibrant urban environments of Singapore, where city dwellers and skyscrapers coexist with a rich array of other species, including otters, hornbills and lizards — prompting the question: Can we design cities to be wildlife refuges?

The first step to saving nature is the rewilding of our own minds, says conservationist and former Patagonia CEO Kristine McDivitt Tompkins. With an unwavering commitment to protecting ecosystems, she and her late husband Douglas Tompkins created vast conservation parks across South America that allowed ancient flora and fauna to flourish once again. Now, she's carrying that legacy and mission forward with a bold plan to connect parks across geographic boundaries, creating a system of continental-scale wildlife corridors — before it's too late.

What does food mean to you, your community and our planet? With ​​personal accounts from the kitchen to the operating room, chef and content creator Jon Kung and cardiologist Uma Valeti unpack how food cultivates creativity and offers opportunities to connect with and blend cultures. Exploring Valeti’s experiences developing a healthier meat alternative, they discuss what it takes to overcome the impossible — whether that’s saving a patient’s life or transforming ideas around traditional foods — and how we can all make steps towards more sustainable cooking.

We can blame capitalism for worsening the climate crisis, says journalist Akshat Rathi, but we can also use it to create the solutions we need for the mess we're in. He details how “climate capitalism” — the strategic use of market forces and government policies to make polluting the planet cost more than advancing climate solutions — can flip the script and actually make sustainability profitable.

There's a simple way to increase your cat's happiness, says animal behaviorist Nicky Trevorrow. She explains the importance of play for our feline friends — and for basically any species (looking at you, dog lovers!) — and shares specific, actionable strategies to boost your cat's mental and physical health.

Can strawberries grown inside a building taste sweeter than those grown in a field? Farming entrepreneur Hiroki Koga explores how his team is combining solar-powered vertical farms with AI, robotics and indoor bee colonies to grow delicious strawberries year-round — and how this practice, if widely adopted, could deliver a harvest of benefits for the future of food.