Where Gratitude Gets You

We tend to see depression as an illness to eliminate, evidence that something has gone wrong in the brain. But what if low mood serves a purpose? Psychologist Jonathan Rottenberg examines the evolutionary roots of depression and reflects on his own painful experience with suicida ...  Show more

Disgust is a strong emotion, one designed by evolution to protect us from danger and diseases. But disgust also spills into other areas of our lives, influencing our morals, our intuitions about right and wrong, even our politics. We talk with psychologist David Pizarro about how ...  Show more

Our habits help us live our days well; and when we can learn how to live one day well, we are capable of living a week well. Knowing how to live a good week gives you the power to know how to live a good life … and it all starts with your habits. The most important habits are you ...  Show more

How do you change your brain every day?

When it comes to daily habits for better health, you probably think of things like physical exercise, spirituality, and a nutritious diet. But what about your brain? While some of the habits and routines for a healthy body help wi ...

IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™… Daniel Amen, M.D., shares the most effective daily habits you can do to improve the way your brain works, based on his 40 year ...

Send a textJust in time for Thanksgiving, this week's episode will be focused on gratitude. We’ll explore Its seven benefits, including how it can help you thrive through adversity and improve your mental health daily. Some of the findings about gratitude from the field of positi ...  Show more