Everyone’s childhood is different, and the way someone is raised can have a huge impact on how they turn out. Some kids grow up with a ton of positive reinforcement—praise, encouragement and lots of ...

New research has confirmed a common-sense conclusion — with some important takeaways. People with a more positive outlook on life came through the COVID pandemic better than others did, scientists ...

It’s common to think that upbeat, outwardly happy people are better at empathizing than the rest of us, since they seem more eager to pursue relationships and “connect” with others in general. And if ...