Mental health
What exercises improve anxiety? Why the answer is unexpectedly simple
Previous research on anxiety and exercise has been inconclusive.
How to help someone having a panic attack: 3 immediate actions you can take
“These physical sensations are very real.”
Scientists untangle a link between depression and metabolism
New research reveals key metabolic differences between different depression types.
4 science-backed strategies to finally achieve your New Year’s resolutions
“The traditional ways set people up to feel guilty and generally bad.”
How long should you stay in therapy?
Successfully ending therapy is one of its primary goals — but there are different ways to get there.
10 minutes of this accessible exercise may result in a better brain
While it's known that exercise can improve mental health, scientists are still learning exactly why.
To feel younger, aging study suggests one intervention might help
Subjective age is an important predictor of later-life health outcomes.
What is high-functioning mental illness? Experts explain the difficult answer
“There is a gap between scientific knowledge and public understanding of this topic.”
Ketamine and the brain: Why a new discovery may lead to improved antidepressants
It can take several weeks for traditional antidepressants, like SSRIs, to show an effect.
There's a complex link between mental health and where you choose to live
Scientists untangle the link between genetics, mental health, and urban living.
The scientific reason why depression and the immune system are connected
“Bringing body and mind together in a more integrated approach to medicine is the future of healthcare.”
Why we need "no bones" days
Bones-or-no-bones has become a quasi forecast for bad days or good days, embraced in a way that’s both serious and not.
New study reveals one overlooked factor that can keep your brain younger
“This is a very good news story.”
Scientists reveal how 2 forms of therapy can change the brain
A recent study probes therapeutic interventions for social anxiety.
Study pinpoints the best time to exercise if you want better sleep
When it comes to promoting sleep, not all forms of exercise are made equal.
Diet created by scientists found to strengthen the brain in 2 critical ways
In the absence of a cure for Alzheimer’s disease, scientists are looking to nutrition.
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In Shakespeare, veterans find a “tower of strength”
“Shakespeare’s meter of iambic pentameter mimics the human heartbeat.”
What exercises improve anxiety? Why the answer is unexpectedly simple
Previous research on anxiety and exercise has been inconclusive.
One stress-relief hack has a surprising effect on your body's DNA
Here’s how it works.
7 ways to train your mind and body for better sex, according to experts
Ketamine-assisted therapy could help heavy drinkers stay sober longer — study
This could be the first new treatment for alcoholism in decades.
Will Dry January really help you cut back on alcohol? It’s complicated
We asked the experts.
Dry January: One behavioral science hack can help you succeed
Preparation is key.
How to help someone having a panic attack: 3 immediate actions you can take
“These physical sensations are very real.”
Far less exercise than you think could cut your chances of a deadly brain condition
Just 18 minutes a day. Sounds doable.
7 strategies for setting goals you can actually accomplish
The substance of your objectives — and your approach — can determine your success.
BioShock creator report reveals a games industry trend that needs to die
Auteur theory.
Scientists untangle a link between depression and metabolism
New research reveals key metabolic differences between different depression types.
68 years ago, Aldous Huxley laid the groundwork for the psychedelic renaissance
“This is how one ought to see, how things really are.”
How much sitting is too much? It's not as bad as you think
Not all types of sitting are equally bad for you.
Can MDMA treat PTSD? Latest trials confirm the benefits
In the U.S., about seven percent of people suffer from PTSD and lose an average of about four working days each month as a result.
The best post-apocalypse show on HBO Max reveals a strange societal truth
This new series skips past the wreckage to focus on how we can rebuild together.
What is the Runner’s High? How cannabis explains a bizarre workout phenomenon
Your body has its own ways of getting turned up.
What exercises improve anxiety? Why the answer is unexpectedly simple
Previous research on anxiety and exercise has been inconclusive.
One stress-relief hack has a surprising effect on your body's DNA
Here’s how it works.
7 ways to train your mind and body for better sex, according to experts
Ketamine-assisted therapy could help heavy drinkers stay sober longer — study
This could be the first new treatment for alcoholism in decades.
Will Dry January really help you cut back on alcohol? It’s complicated
We asked the experts.
Dry January: One behavioral science hack can help you succeed
Preparation is key.
How to help someone having a panic attack: 3 immediate actions you can take
“These physical sensations are very real.”
Far less exercise than you think could cut your chances of a deadly brain condition
Just 18 minutes a day. Sounds doable.
7 strategies for setting goals you can actually accomplish
The substance of your objectives — and your approach — can determine your success.
BioShock creator report reveals a games industry trend that needs to die
Auteur theory.
Scientists untangle a link between depression and metabolism
New research reveals key metabolic differences between different depression types.
68 years ago, Aldous Huxley laid the groundwork for the psychedelic renaissance
“This is how one ought to see, how things really are.”
How much sitting is too much? It's not as bad as you think
Not all types of sitting are equally bad for you.
Can MDMA treat PTSD? Latest trials confirm the benefits
In the U.S., about seven percent of people suffer from PTSD and lose an average of about four working days each month as a result.
The best post-apocalypse show on HBO Max reveals a strange societal truth
This new series skips past the wreckage to focus on how we can rebuild together.
What is the Runner’s High? How cannabis explains a bizarre workout phenomenon
Your body has its own ways of getting turned up.
