Personality science tells us that traits can change, and you’re in the driver’s seat when it comes to the direction.

Psychologists have been studying personality for a very long time. Thinking about personality as a collection of traits goes all the way back to ancient Greece and Rome, and trait theorists such as ...

People who are organized, with high levels of self-discipline, may be less likely to develop mild cognitive impairment as they age, while people who are moody or emotionally unstable are more likely ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A new study found certain personality traits are linked to mild cognitive decline later in life. The research, published Monday in the Journal of Personality and Social ...

Childhood maltreatment, trauma, and poor support are all often linked to worsened adult outcomes, whether that be struggling to form healthy relationships or suffering from mental illnesses. Like a ...

People usually talk about eating right, getting exercise, and staying away from bad habits when it comes to living longer. That makes sense, but now scientists are saying there's more to it. They ...

Job satisfaction is not only good for your career. Being happy at work spills over to other areas of your life — affecting your mental, emotional and physical health. One of the ways to determine a ...