Time perception, the subjective sense of how long an event or interval lasts, is influenced by several factors, including attention, emotion, memory, expectation, and context.

On the other end of the spectrum, we have the “time anxious” personality. These people tend to be anxious to begin with, says Dr. Sultan. They also, according to Anderson, “assume everything that can ...

Researchers have uncovered why time appears to accelerate as we grow older, and have even proposed ways to slow its passage. Perception of Time: ...

Researchers have long assumed that the brain controls our sense of time. A new study suggests the heart plays an important role.

Scientists have found that our perception of time slows down considerably when exercising, which could explain a lot.

A new study shows why that might be the case even more than we previously imagined. Researchers have demonstrated that our perception of time shifts with the length of our heartbeats.

First, it races away unstoppably—then it seems to stand still. Our perception of time is anything but constant. Two new studies suggest our heartbeat can cause passing moments to drag or fly ...