Exercise helps depression. But when you're depressed, physical activity loses its appeal. New research sheds light on how to stay ahead of depression's immobilizing effects.
Exercise helps depression. But when you're depressed, physical activity loses its appeal. New research sheds light on how to stay ahead of depression's immobilizing effects.
While nature provides us with powerful forms of stress relief, safety should be a foremost consideration with record-breaking temperatures and an increasingly changing climate.
While nature provides us with powerful forms of stress relief, safety should be a foremost consideration with record-breaking temperatures and an increasingly changing climate.
When it comes to understanding personality types, new research shows that "it takes two"—or more. See why a more nuanced view of personality matters for your well-being.
When it comes to understanding personality types, new research shows that "it takes two"—or more. See why a more nuanced view of personality matters for your well-being.
New research reveals how the brain combines information from the different senses. Whenever we move our eyes, a sound is produced in the ear canal that informs the brain.
New research reveals how the brain combines information from the different senses. Whenever we move our eyes, a sound is produced in the ear canal that informs the brain.
Working from home? New research suggests that using boundary management tactics is linked to better productivity and work-life balance. And older workers are the best at it.
Working from home? New research suggests that using boundary management tactics is linked to better productivity and work-life balance. And older workers are the best at it.
Is beauty in the nose of the sniffer? New studies suggest that alongside universal scent preferences, culture and individual idiosyncrasy shape which smells delight or disgust us.
Is beauty in the nose of the sniffer? New studies suggest that alongside universal scent preferences, culture and individual idiosyncrasy shape which smells delight or disgust us.
In the new psychology of secrecy, it's not the act of concealment that has a negative impact on mental health but, rather, the constant, almost obsessive, rumination.
In the new psychology of secrecy, it's not the act of concealment that has a negative impact on mental health but, rather, the constant, almost obsessive, rumination.
When life becomes overwhelming, it is tempting to stuff your emotions into a box and lock the lid. A new approach in the field of coping shows when it’s better to let them out.
When life becomes overwhelming, it is tempting to stuff your emotions into a box and lock the lid. A new approach in the field of coping shows when it’s better to let them out.
A new study claims racial colorblindness reflects racism, while another recent study claims colorblindness can be antiracist. Within this debate, which side is more correct?
A new study claims racial colorblindness reflects racism, while another recent study claims colorblindness can be antiracist. Within this debate, which side is more correct?
Discover how to navigate the emotional and practical challenges of caring for aging parents, with insights on managing stress, effective communication, and finding meaning.
Discover how to navigate the emotional and practical challenges of caring for aging parents, with insights on managing stress, effective communication, and finding meaning.
The belief that a good relationship will keep people from cheating is tested in new research on infidelity in couples. The findings show who’s most likely to cheat and why.
The belief that a good relationship will keep people from cheating is tested in new research on infidelity in couples. The findings show who’s most likely to cheat and why.
Most men have first sexual intercourse by the one-year anniversary of high school graduation. The consequences of first sex range from exuberance to disastrous.
Most men have first sexual intercourse by the one-year anniversary of high school graduation. The consequences of first sex range from exuberance to disastrous.
When should we leave a social interaction? Decisions to stop interacting are influenced by the environment we are in and whether people treat us fairly.
When should we leave a social interaction? Decisions to stop interacting are influenced by the environment we are in and whether people treat us fairly.
Unbeknownst to users, the veterinary sedative xylazine is often used as an additive to fentanyl. This "zombie drug" increases overdose and hypoxia risks.
Unbeknownst to users, the veterinary sedative xylazine is often used as an additive to fentanyl. This "zombie drug" increases overdose and hypoxia risks.
At any moment, someone’s aggravating behavior or our own bad luck can set us off on an emotional spiral that could derail our entire day. Here’s how we can face triggers with less reactivity and get on with our lives.