Conventional wisdom posits that luck is a matter of chance; some people have it and others don’t. But science says we can create luck!

We all experience stress and the psychological effects it has on us. But what if we could actually use stress to our advantage?

Since the mid-1980's, there has been a wealth of research comfirming the positive physiological effects of social interaction with animals.

There is no better way to escape our own than by tuning into someone else’s drama. But there is science behind why we love reality TV.

The average person complains about 20 times a day. Research shows that it negatively affects more than our mood. It actually makes us dumber

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

Research is clear about the positive impact optimism has on depression, mental illness, stress, anxiety, physical health and even success.

There is a vast body of research exploring what makes us happy and identifying key elements that are scientifically linked to happiness.

Engaged employees increase revenue and create a profitable company. But the hardest workers may actually be killing organizational culture.

Our expectations influence our reality as well as our interactions with those around us.

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

Can certain foods make you smarter? Science says yes! The brain is fueled by the nutrients we eat, and some give us a cognitive advantage.

Recent research shows that there is one emotion that protects relationships against the normal stresses and strains of relationships.

While scientists can’t seem to agree as to whether awe is an emotion or a cognitive state, recent research says we need more of it!

Research shows that our longest nerve in the body has superpowers - both mentally and physically. 6 ways to engage your vagus nerve.

At a time when everything feels upside down, we're more disconnected than ever. Times like these we need to connected the most.

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.

Countless studies demonstrate that a simple smile significantly influences the way we are perceived by others, and it changes the brain.

Recognizing when and how negative thoughts steal your focus is the best way to rewire your brain for the positive thoughts that enable bette

We've all experienced the 3 PM slump. Before you head to Starbucks, there are some simple ways to beat it and slay the day like a boss!