Genetics notwithstanding, there are ways to positively affect our personal longevity. Creativity offers some intriguing ...

Tchaikovsky took a walk every morning, before sitting down to work on his music. Einstein walked on the beach when he needed to work out complex problems. Steve Jobs preferred to conduct meetings ...

A couple of researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine (WCM-Q) have highlighted the importance of positive psychology in nurturi ...

Taking a brisk walk might do more than just get your heart rate up; it could also give your imagination a measurable boost about an hour later. A recent study tracked physical movement and creative ...

From deciding what to eat for dinner to considering whether it's the right time to buy a house, problem-solving is a large part of our daily lives. It's an important skill that we use to make all ...

Previous studies suggest that taking breaks from creative problem solving (i.e., incubation periods) enhances subsequent performance, possibly due to mind wandering during these breaks. The present ...

ADHD is often thought about in terms of negative stereotypes associated with the condition. People with the diagnosis are believed to be impulsive and have trouble concentrating, even if there’s no ...

Studying creative problem-solving requires tasks with real-world relevance and minimal domain-specific knowledge. The widely used alternative uses test (AUT) meets these criteria but primarily ...