A recent UCLA study has sparked interest by revealing that curiosity can increase as people age. The Times and other outlets have shared these findings with headlines like “Old Dogs Really Can Learn ...

In almost any situation, it can be easy to lean on your assumptions. Whether at home or at work, making assumptions often seems like the best way to keep things moving without expending a lot of time ...

Making goals or resolutions are just as much part of the New Year as watching the ball drop in Times Square or getting that smooch when the clock strikes midnight. While many of us plan to start the ...

Psychology literature has shown that curiosity tends to decline with age. Psychologists shows one type of curiosity can increase well into old age, contradicting prior research. Older adults who ...

What is the trick to aging successfully? If you're curious about learning the answer, you might already be on the right track, according to an international team of psychologists including several ...

A new study published in the Journal of Research in Personality explains how curiosity can help alleviate feelings of uncertainty and anxiety. “I was inspired to do this study because I was interested ...

The authors are co-hosts of the new podcast ‘The Curiosity Shop,’ which teaches listeners how to build better relationships ...

This is the 63rd instalment in a series on dementia, including the research into its causes and treatment, advice for carers, and stories of hope. My grandmother, who died in her eighties, struggled ...

Do you like scary movies, true crime podcasts, or violent sports? Research has shown that a major part of the attraction is their appeal to morbid curiosity. If the drive to seek out conspiracy ...

The source of your curiosity can either improve a conversation or harm it. The result could impact your relationship over time, either creating better connections or generating resistance to being ...

Do you like scary movies, true crime podcasts, or violent sports? Research has shown that a major part of the attraction is their appeal to morbid curiosity. Engaging with frightening media and the ...