SALT LAKE CITY — You had a blast at the party, telling funny stories and jokes, chatting with friends and strangers alike. But after you leave, you start to wonder: Did they really like me, or did ...

We’ve all been there. Moments after leaving a party, your brain is suddenly filled with intrusive thoughts about what others were thinking. “Did they think I talked too much?” “Did my joke offend them ...

Way back in the caveman days, our ancestors lived precariously. Life-threatening dangers lurked behind every every tree — from saber-toothed tigers to hostile enemies to unseen crevices. One idea in ...

Have you ever wondered why habits and routines are so hard to break? We do the same things day in and day out, even if we’re not exactly happy with it. All the while, we feel stuck, but find it ...

Your inbox slog overwhelms you. The colleague who fails to meet his part of the team’s deadline infuriates you. A friend talks over you, and you seethe with anger. Your computer crashes, and you slam ...

“Lizard brain” or reactive thinking leads us to assume the worst and react in fear and fury. Photo from I. Argawal, shared by Zeeshan Mirza Way back in the caveman days, our ancestors lived ...