Most people know that just because someone is smart, that doesn't necessarily mean they're wise. People with true wisdom don't care if anyone else thinks they're smart. They're just trying to ...

One summer several years ago, Harry Creffield got a dream job acting in a play in Cornwall, a vacation destination on England’s southern coast. The actor and comedian was given free accommodations and ...

Negative reinforcement is a frequently misused term that diminishes its value as a powerful tool for behavior change. You may be puzzled by the claim that negative reinforcement is actually a good ...

Self-affirmation theory was proposed by psychologist Claude Steele in the late 1980s and remains popular today. The theory suggests we have a deep desire to craft a personal narrative that we are ...

Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) has come a long way from its origins as a treatment for borderline personality disorder. Designed to help individuals learn to manage intense emotions, reduce self ...

While the rest of the world was playing The Oregon Trail and using floppy disks to store data, researchers in the low-rise building of the Lederle Graduate Research Center were creating the building ...

Mutual fund feeds and expenses are charges that may be incurred by investors who hold mutual funds. Running a mutual fund involves costs, including shareholder transaction costs, investment advisory ...

Eunice Framm, senior keeper of barnyard animals at the Cincinnati Zoo, has taught pigs to bowl, goats to paint, and red pandas to receive vaccines. She, and all other keepers, do so through the zoo’s ...

The title for Josh Gondelman‘s new stand-up hour comes from a bit in which he reminds us he’s not the kind of guy who can deliver mean dirty talk in bed. Why should he, though? He’s happily married ...

In the fast-paced world of healthcare, I’ve learned that creating a positive work environment is essential for both staff well-being and patient care. At the core of both outcomes is fostering a ...