Mental Health

One of the easiest ways to feel like your world is safe and friendly is to talk to a stranger. It can be someone in line at the store, a ...

The findings could eventually take some of the guesswork out of choosing psychiatric medications.

Gratitude helps people see that even when life is hard, there are still things worth appreciating.

Research suggests that even briefly recalling an angry memory can temporarily affect how your arteries function. Other studies have found surprising connections between resentment, blood pressure, and the heart. But ...

Health anxiety can mimic disease symptoms, and both deserve serious attention.

Your pet might be one of your best health boosters, especially if it’s a dog. A study that followed older adults for over a decade found those with pets held ...

Healing may begin by listening to the body, where trauma, emotions, and memories can linger long after the danger has passed.

One blood draw promises a wider net for cancer screening, but does it help save lives?

An herbalist explains how passionflower may ease racing thoughts and support rest.

Estrogen loss during menopause may leave women's brains more vulnerable to Alzheimer's.

The way you write in your journal dictates how calm your mind is and how fast your body can heal. However, it's not just the act of writing—it comes down ...

The compulsive need to rush has a name: "hurry sickness."

Despite its extreme-sounding nature, the carnivore diet has documented therapeutic effects and may help people with specific conditions.

A TCM cancer specialist advises on how to boost the body's cancer-fighting capability.

Teens develop social sophistication through awkwardness, but smartphones are diminishing the real-world practice through which those skills develop.

A Dutch study of 90,000 youths finds antipsychotic use—even short-term—raises Type 2 diabetes risk, especially in teen girls.

A review challenges how scientists have interpreted long-term treatment studies, raising questions about when medication should be reassessed.

Why should you tell the truth? While the moral argument is centuries old, this video explores the physical, mental, and spiritual effects of lying. Most lies seem to vanish quickly ...

Get the most out of journaling with these science-backed methods.

A silent epidemic highlights how anxiety and depression are sweeping through a generation of American youth.

Stepping away from screens is often easy. The real challenge is learning how to return without slipping back into old habits.

Cocoa can help reduce symptoms of depression and improve mood, especially when you’re under stress, so opting for chocolate with a higher cocoa percentage is your best bet. How much ...

More than just companions, our furry friends bring a multitude of health benefits.

Puttering. Tinkering. Fussing around. Whatever you call them, these informal activities are different from exercise or household chores in one important way: They’re not about being productive. Far from being ...

The findings highlight how visible metrics and unpredictable rewards may shape posting behavior and keep users engaged.

Researchers in Milan used virtual reality to test whether years of Instagram use affects how people recognize their own face.

Ten minutes of journaling changes what shows up on a brain scan. Researchers have studied this for 40 years and still can't fully explain why something this simple works so ...