Researchers found an association between increased activity in a reward region of the brain—primarily stimulated by hopeful thinking—and heightened levels of protective antibodies after receiving a va ...

“Think positive.” You hear it constantly. Gurus, life loaches, and your impossibly peppy friend tells you that positive thinking leads to good things. But let’s be real: it’s much easier said than ...

Two studies published last year cast a bit of shade on the power of positive thinking and of avoiding negative emotions. This thinking came as a bit of a surprise to me, given that the business and ...

The considered wisdom in positive psychology is that to feel better, you just need to think happy thoughts. If this conjures up the song “I Whistle a Happy Tune,” then you’re on the right track.

Positive thinking is not the phony baloney it was once believed to be by older generations. Numerous studies over recent years have shown that optimistic thinking leads to a positive attitude. People ...

For generations, people have debated whether a glass is half empty or half full. The response that you give often indicates how you see yourself as well as how you see the world. Your perspective, ...

Some are skeptical as to the power of positive thinking. People have told me they tried "that positive thinking stuff" and it didn't work. They are convinced the concept is a lot of hype with very ...

The Smithsonian Science Education Center presents: Good Thinking! a new original series and professional development resource for science educators. Join dedicated science teacher Isabella Reyes as ...