Chronic loneliness is associated with a 26% increased risk of premature death.

Your brain models reality.

Fact #2388 · Psychology

Social connections are linked to improved mental health.

Fact #955 · Psychology

The illusion of control makes people overestimate influence over events.

Fact #1484 · Psychology

The availability heuristic influences decisions based on easily recalled examples.

Fact #1478 · Psychology

Your brain predicts events before you consciously experience them.

Fact #1993 · Psychology

Humans are naturally wired for social interaction.

Fact #969 · Psychology

The human brain can generate false memories that feel completely real.

Fact #2750 · Psychology

Your brain uses patterns to recognize faces almost instantly.

Fact #1842 · Psychology