Your co-worker surprised you with a chocolate chip cookie, but a teammate took a dig at your report. As the day goes on, you’re more likely to dwell on the criticism than the act of kindness. Negative ...

For generations, people have debated whether a glass is half empty or half full. The response that you give often indicates ...

Do you often replay the bad yet always forget the good? Here’s the science behind negative thought spirals and how to find balance and resilience. Do you know why our brains can replay our most ...

Editor's Note: This is an excerpt of WBUR's weekly health newsletter, CommonHealth. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox, sign up here. When my mental health is in shambles, I often ...

This creates a powerful loop: a negative thought enters the brain, and, due to its distressing contents, the brain signals the body to activate its stress response. As a result, the brain and body ...