Thanks to a small town of Italian immigrants, we've learned that belonging and a shared purpose contribute are sound predictors of health.

It's not a secret that our physical health has everything to do with lifestyle. But lifestyle choices also impact our brain health.

For a long time, we believed that once the brain had fully developed, we had all the brain cells we'd ever have. Now we know differently.

The brain thinks in metaphors that have a powerful influence on the way we think and act. It's called embodied cognition and it's powerful

Many think of phrase "mind over matter" as a miraculous paranormal construct. Research shows it's much more than woo-woo science.

The idea that we only use 10% of our brain is a common misconception. Research shows that much of the brain is never truly inactive.

The brain is wired to maximize pleasure and minimize pain. But the way we experience them is pretty quirky.

The expression we wear doesn't just influence people around us, it also influences our own mood, cognition, and recovery from stress.

As amazing as the human brain is, it's also very lazy. The easier info is to process the more we like it, believe it and trust it.

Studies show we gravitate toward occupations and lifestyles that fit our names.It sounds incredibly narcissistic, but the research is clear.

Control freaks beware: perfectly planned experiences don’t make us the happiest but surprises do. It's called emotional intensification.

Psychological anchors are powerful influences over our decisions and perceptions. They are everywhere and we rarely even notice them.

Flow state is a state of pure focus and concentration that enables you to do what you’re doing at the top of your game.