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A British father was sentenced to 35 years for throwing his infant at a TV, causing catastrophic brain damage and leaving her in need of lifelong care, according to court documents.

Insomnia plays a major role in movies and TV — from 'Taxi Driver' to 'Fight Club' to 'The Machinist' — helping with trippy twists and the decline of major characters. But how accurate is it?

The moment someone walks into a workplace, their brain starts making snap judgments at lightning speed. Before a single word is spoken, before a handshake happens, before credentials are discussed, the environment is already talking. Floors, desks, restrooms, uniforms, equipment, even the smell in the air all broadcast a message.

Screen time for young people can have a number of cognitive effects

Your heart races, palms sweat, and suddenly a simple thought like “Did I pay that bill?” feels like standing at the edge of a cliff. Financial anxiety isn’t just about numbers on a screen—it’s about emotions, decisions, and the invisible strings that pull at your daily life. It can turn…

Your rent is covered, the lights are on, the credit card balance is behaving, and yet your chest still tightens when you open your banking app. Your stomach does a tiny flip when someone mentions inflation. You catch yourself running numbers in your head while brushing your teeth, even though…

Neuroscientist Ben Rein is on a mission to show that being around others not only feels good, but can even improve recovery from strokes, cancer and heart attacks. So why are so many of us isolated and glued to our phones?

Let’s get this out of the way: nobody falls for emotional games because they enjoy suffering. The human brain is wired to respond to scarcity, unpredictability, and validation, not just kindness. When someone is distant or inconsistent, our minds can confuse that emotional unavailability with value. This isn’t romance. It…

When you walk down a grocery aisle, you likely believe that the price tag on the shelf is a simple, objective statement of cost. However, retail psychologists and marketing experts know that the humble price tag is actually a sophisticated tool designed to manipulate your perception of value. In 2026,…