The Dirt on Lead ExposureAlice G. Walton
Kids are exposed to lead in soil as well as pipes, especially if they live near major roads. Attention and memory problems are the result.
Read more >Leslie Carr
Being alone is not the same as being lonely. Taking a little me-time is a sign of mental health.
Read more >Reading to kids exposes them to thousands, even millions, more words than kids whose parents don't do story time.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
A child's chances of developing attention deficits goes up when their mothers had the wrong balance of these nutrients prenatally.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
When seniors grow to feel more in control of their lives, they feel younger, too.
Read more >Sound and light delivered at a certain frequency can break up the plaques involved in Alzheimer's and improve memory.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Kids get more out of experiences if parents are there to encourage them to explore -- but just a little.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Phone use is a factor. Parents who encourage person-to-person interactions can help.
Read more >It's amazing how little you have to do -- gardening, needlepoint, walking -- to lower your risk of dementia.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Not all people who cut or otherwise injure themselves are suicidal. It is often the case that it's a way to release emotional pain.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Legalizing marijuana may have an unintended health consequence: a rise in munchie-driven obesity rates.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
When it comes to self-control, willpower isn't enough. You need to set yourself up to succeed.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
A healthy diet can help lift depression in many people, a large study shows. No special diets needed. Anxiety may improve, too.
Read more >Big dogs have big brains, and this seems to make a difference when it comes to certain mental abilities.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
When you show compassion toward yourself, you ease your body's stress response, a very good thing for mental health.
Read more >Leslie Carr
Cell phones can make us feel lonely, but they can also help us connect more and stay in the moment.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Remembering the good times -- not just the bad -- can help teens build resilience and avoid depression.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
In kindergarteners, attention training boosts not only attention, but intelligence and brain function.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Because it damages chromosomes, a folate deficiency can lead to dementia and mental disorders as well as birth defects.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Seniors who exercised and ate well had significant cognitive improvements – in as little as six months.
Read more >Neil Wagner
When you're stressed, it shows in your blood. Those markers improve when you spend time in greenery.
Read more >Neil Wagner
VR gives us access to sights we might not otherwise visit. It may also help protect them.
Read more >Neil Wagner
What do you do when a senior gun owner shows signs of dementia? Some guidelines for families and doctors.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Suppressing your feelings may seem like the right thing to do, but it's bad for your kids and your relationship.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Following a group of doctors for 20 years, researchers learned what foods most help preserve memory.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Hearing loss makes it harder for seniors to think and socialize, and easier for them to fall. Addressing it saves healthcare dollars.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Sometimes multitasking can actually make you more efficient, at least up to a point.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Many kids have a rich fantasy life, one they may share with other kids. Parents shouldn't worry; it's a sign of something good.
Read more >Leslie Carr
Spending more time looking at others' online lives than connecting with people face-to-face can leave you depressed and lonely.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Addressing childhood behavioral problems early can bring brain changes that persist into adulthood.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Marijuana can interfere with learning and memory, particularly in teens and young adults. One thing brings it back.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
We all experience schadenfreude, but we don't like to think about it too much. Now researchers untangle its roots.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Virtual reality experiences can help us become more compassionate toward people whose lives are difficult.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Multitasking doesn't just distract you; it can disrupt your ability to make informed judgments.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Agreeable people are more likely to have money problems. The reason for this may surprise you.
Read more >Leslie Carr
When it comes to learning language, social interaction makes a difference. infants learn better in twos.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The ways babies’ emotion centers are connected in the brain may predict how they handle emotion.
Read more >Leslie Carr
Entrepreneurs who are highly optimistic are more likely to fail than their realistic or pessimistic counterparts.
Read more >Neil Wagner
People with the D Factor show evidence of one or more of nine traits and cultivate self-centered beliefs to support their actions.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
When we think of healthy behaviors in terms of those people and ideals we care about, it's easier to follow through with them.
Read more >Leslie Carr
School is not the only place where kids' mental abilities grow. Three other areas make a big difference, too.
Read more >Leslie Carr
When kids exercise briefly in class a few times a day, their schoolwork and moods improve. They also burn calories.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Depressive symptoms ease when people receive vagus nerve stimulation. Something even more important happens, too.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Going with your gut instinct when making a choice has a certain appeal. But it can also lead to a false sense of confidence.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
There are leaders and then there are bullies. An ingenious study showed that even toddlers know this.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Cannabidiol, a non-intoxicating component of marijuana, seems to help brain areas associated with a loss of touch with reality.
Read more >Leslie Carr
We tend to underestimate how much people appreciate being thanked. We may also overlook how good it is for us.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Yes, most of us recover from trauma in the long run. But that doesn't change how tough the immediate aftermath is.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Kids who miss their naps can be a pain to be around, but there's an even bigger reason to be sure they get enough sleep.
Read more >Leslie Carr
It's not your fault your mind wanders. It's supposed to. That's how we knit our perception of reality together.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Seniors are less likely than younger generations to realize -- and admit -- an error.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Working in teams may be overrated. Collaborating works best when it happens intermittently. People need alone time.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Veterans enrolled in a shorter, more intensive therapy program designed to address their thoughts and fears improved dramatically.
Read more >Leslie Carr
Brain training does not translate into gains on similar brain tasks. There are better ways to stay sharp.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Kids who use social media a lot are more likely to develop ADHD. Or is it that those at risk for attention problems like social media?
Read more >Neil Wagner
Spending time in nature can protect you from diabetes and heart disease. Maybe it's time your doctor prescribed a trip to to the park.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Having trouble making a big decision? Research shows that taking a few steps back can help.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Pregnant women take the B vitamin folic acid to prevent spinal bifida. But it does more.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Setbacks tell us important things about our goals. We just need to listen.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
When an unarmed black man dies at the hands of police, the damage to the community goes on long after the civil unrest has subsided.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Most adults believe that 3-year-olds today are less able to wait for a reward than kids were 50 years ago, but they're wrong.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
People with a common childhood virus may be more susceptible to Alzheimer’s disease years later.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Parents who encourage their kids to interpret slights and hurtful moments in a non-hostile way help reduce aggressive behavior.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Mindfulness meditation and relaxation offer different benefits to the mind and brain.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Caffeinated coworkers work better together and feel more satisfied. They also do a better job.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
In the uncertainty of new relationships, playing hard to get can seem like a good idea, but it can backfire.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
How many people does it take to set a change in motion? Fewer than you might think.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Pre-K programs for low-income kids don't just help them do better in kindergarten. The boost they offer lasts on into elementary school.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Disgust actually seems to serve a valuable evolutionary purpose, but that doesn't make it any easier to take.
Read more >Neil Wagner
It's surprising how little exercise it takes to stay sharp as you age. But you do have to keep at it.
Read more >Neil Wagner
A free online course is designed to change students' and adults' self-defeating ideas about math. It seems to work.
Read more >Neil Wagner
European researchers develop a blood test that accurately identifies the misfolded proteins linked to ALZ.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Men tend to think they're better in science, even when they're not. Women do the opposite.
Read more >Leslie Carr
Parents lay the groundwork for math skills simply by counting and even cooking with their kids.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
A compound in beets may help prevent the misfolded proteins associated with the disease.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Girls who reach puberty before their friends do can experience problems that last into adulthood.
Read more >Leslie Carr
Whether it's how to throw a curveball, sand a floor or do the moonwalk, online videos make it look easy. And that's a problem.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Don't bother looking for a clear line between what's normal and what's not. When it comes to your brain, it's all part of a continuum.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
A person's feelings about aging may make them more likely to develop dementia.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Over-the-counter medications like Tylenol and Advil can make you feel better emotionally, too.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
In seniors, low sodium levels in the blood -- from medications, heart or kidney problems -- can cause memory loss.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Spending time in low light can rob the brain of a chemical important to learning and memory.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Which comes first: sleep problems or the accumulation of proteins related to Alzheimer's?
Read more >Neil Wagner
It's amazing how easy it is to get started smoking. Nearly 70% of those who try cigarettes end up hooked.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
A spice common to Indian, Thai and some African cuisines appears to help keep the cellular detritus associated with Alzheimer's in check.
Read more >Neil Wagner
The American Academy of Neurology has a new set of guidelines designed to keep memory problems at bay.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Children who eat fish tend to have IQ scores that are five points higher than those who don't. Here's the reason why.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Parkinson's patients' movement improves with deep brain stimulation. The procedure can help cognition, too.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Some bosses are approachable; others keep more of a distance. The choice can make a difference in the kind of work that gets done.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Apps can help people with mental health problems get the support they need.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Aerobic exercise beefs up an area of the brain tied to memory and Alzheimer's disease.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Certain video games reward memory, strategy and planning, and reflect players' IQs. Others don't.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Working on numbers with your preschooler helps them learn language, too.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Being able to suppress unwanted thoughts helps us cope with stress. Now we know more about how the brain makes this happen.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
The scent of baked goods or french fries can quickly replace any thoughts in our heads. Carrots, not so much.
Read more >Neil Wagner
People who smoke pot have more sex than those who don't. Or do they just say they do?
Read more >Neil Wagner
Psilocybin changed the brains of people with treatment-resistant depression, helping them feel better.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
This brain network kicks in when we don't need to pay close attention, allowing our minds to wander.
Read more >Leslie Carr
Noise, crowding and pollution all stress city dwellers' brains. But when there's a forest or park nearby, things change.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
The hormonal changes of menopause wreak havoc on women's brains, making them twice as likely as men to develop AD.
Read more >Leslie Carr
We can hear the emotional content of interactions better when we aren't looking.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Lack of sleep can leave you vulnerable to depression, paranoia and hallucinations. Online treatment seems to help.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Your sense of smell is directly connected to your brain, making it a potential indicator of how well that organ is working.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
People who exercise one to two hours a week have a much lower risk for depression than those who are sedentary.
Read more >Leslie Carr
People who are prone to worry waste a lot of mental energy. Here's a way to reboot your brain.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Too much or too little of this mineral seems to promote dementia and Alzheimers' disease.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
If you use consumer reviews to make buying decisions, here's why you may be making poor choices.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Believing you are smart and believing you can work your way to an intelligent solution are two very different things.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Pushing away feelings you'd rather not have can backfire. To boost your well-being, embrace them.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Stimulants like Ritalin and Adderall can help people with ADHD focus. They may have other benefits, too.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
It's not just about exercise. Your sense of how fit you are, or aren't, has a big effect on your health and longevity.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Laptops can help college students learn, but taken to class, they can mean a lower grade on the final.
Read more >Neil Wagner
The best way to avoid brain shrinkage in middle age is to take these steps in your 20s.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Here's another reason to watch your weight and diet when pregnant: it can leave your child vulnerable to depression.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Just one session of self-hypnosis or meditation training results in a 25 percent reduction in pain. No opioids needed.
Read more >Neil Wagner
It's easy to doctor images and put them online. It turns out we are not very good at determining what's real and what's not.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Generosity -- and it doesn't take much -- makes us happier. Brain scans show how it works.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
A study in mice finds those with an enhanced sense of smell gained more weight; those with no sense of smell lost it. A new diet strategy?
Read more >Neil Wagner
People with mild cognitive impairment tend to forget things. There's a game that seems to help.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Scientists may have found a way to catch Alzheimer's early and reduce its effects.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
If one member of a couple worries too much about the attachment of his or her partner, it can cause problems.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Two studies find that kids with higher levels of this antioxidant do better academically.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
They pose special risks for young brains and minds. Set some limits and follow them yourself.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
It had been thought that teens' brains shrink during adolescence. That’s far from true.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Being active is linked to greater well-being and less depression. The real news is it doesn’t take much.
Read more >Leslie Carr
Free speech is often used after the fact to justify, or some might say, sanctify, racist comments.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Brain scans of people coping with fragmented attention show how much extra effort it requires.
Read more >Neil Wagner
The brains of people who have taken LSD, psilocybin or ketamine light up in ways that may explain these hallucinogens' effects.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Diet soda seems to age the brain. Both dementia and stroke risk increased with soda consumption.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
In your 40s and worried about dementia? Try to reduce these cardiovascular risk factors.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
What motivates us changes as we progress toward our goals. It pays to know the difference.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Playing video games is significantly associated with sexist attitudes, a French study has found. It's about how women are depicted.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Enrichment doesn't have to cost money. Trusting, deep relationships at school can have a huge academic impact.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
We think we want to learn things, but if the information “hurts,” we may try to avoid it.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Both high- and low-intensity courses in yoga and breathing techniques helped people suffering from depression.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Some kids start school already behind. Early intervention helps.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Everyone wants to know why some stories go viral. Brain scans offer an answer.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Seniors are being given prescriptions that can muddle their minds and cause falls. Here is how over-prescribing can be avoided.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Some surprising — and fulfilling — ways to reduce your chances of cognitive impairment.
Read more >Leslie Carr
We all make mistakes. Some of us are better about using them to good advantage, however. Here's why.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Meditation and music both appear to help preserve memory in the aging brain.
Read more >Neil Wagner
You can inoculate yourself against fake news. It starts with knowing that it's out there.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
When 7-year-olds are asked to pick someone really smart, they choose differently than they did when they were five.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
A Mediterranean diet can help keep your brain sharper, a study of people over 70 shows. Brain scans prove it.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Lutein, an antioxidant found in brightly colored fruits and vegetables, beefs up the brain — and memory.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Psilocybin can be a wonder drug when it comes to helping cancer patients overcome the anxiety associated with their diagnoses.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Giving antipsychotics to ill and aging patients with delusions deepens confusion — and worse.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Why do nuts, and walnuts especially, do so much for men? They can even boost men's moods.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Fatty foods like chips, burgers and fries can rob teens' brains of a protein key to development.
Read more >Neil Wagner
A drug commonly used for ADHD seems to make recovering from anesthesia much easier.
Read more >Neil Wagner
In kindergarten, girls and boys are equals when it comes to math. But by second grade...
Read more >Neil Wagner
Many parents don't realize how easy it is to help kids learn to read, but their involvement makes a huge difference.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Excess weight brings on inflammation inside your body. That's bad for your brain and mental abilities.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Transcendental meditation can help prisoners confront the trauma that helps put so many behind bars.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Finding the right treatment for depression is not easy. Researchers may have found a way.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
A Swedish study found children who received this supplement read faster and better.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A 45% reduced conception rate is clear evidence for why women — and men — need to take stress reduction seriously.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The brain rarely births new cells — except in one very important area.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Less than a third of the people in the U.S. who are depressed get treatment. Guess who's most affected?
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A simple change to kids' football practice routines can reduce the risk of brain injury by over a third.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Women with ADHD tend to live in poverty, suffer from anxiety and depression, and fly under the radar of mental health programs.
Read more >Neil Wagner
The brain tsunamis that concussions set in motion can change the structure of athletes' brains.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Background noise makes it hard for toddlers to pick up language. So turn off the TV.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Saturated fats, from cheese or meat, aren't good for your heart; and they do bad things to your brain, too.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Over time marijuana use seems to dull the responsiveness of the reward center of the brain, making it less sensitive to pleasure.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Short periods of exercise can help people with ADHD get motivated and stay focused.
Read more >Leslie Carr
The active compound in marijuana — THC — may prevent the brain detritus that causes Alzheimer's.
Read more >Neil Wagner
When California measured the value to citizens of the trees lining its streets, the savings added up.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
A review of anxiety research from around the world finds who is more likely to be anxious.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Don't think hands-free will make you safer behind the wheel. Your brain has just so much bandwidth.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Looking for for work is nobody's idea of a good time. But you can prevent yourself from sabotaging your best efforts.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
One serving of seafood a week reduced the progression of certain types of memory loss in seniors.
Read more >Neil Wagner
A program that helps seniors with early-onset dementia suggests ways to ease loneliness.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Skip the brain-training. Yoga and meditation can do more for your mood and memory.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Children's ability to pay attention appears to be affected by the amount of attention their parents pay to things.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Supportive parenting actually leaves its mark on key areas of kids' brains, making them better able to handle stress and emotion.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Fructose damages genes in the brain, leading to a variety of problems. Luckily, one nutrient offsets its effects.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
LSD increases communication among high-level regions of the brain, erasing boundaries.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Would you rather know definitely that something bad is going to happen, or be unsure of it?
Read more >Neil Wagner
There appears to be yet another biological mechanism behind overeating. It's a signaling problem.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
There's a big difference between letting your mind wander and having it take off on its own.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Online ads that follow you around the Web offer flattering identities as part of their sales pitch.
Read more >Neil Wagner
It was no particular surprise when a study found meditation makes you wiser, but ballet?
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Your spouse has more of an impact on how you eat than your family history does.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Eating fish twice a week reduces the brain changes associated with Alzheimer's.
Read more >Neil Wagner
New brain research offers more insight into where rage comes from, and how it's kept in check.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Exercise and meditation, used together, can be an effective one-two punch for depression.
Read more >Neil Wagner
The brains of people who are fit are bigger than those who aren't.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Not only do dogs learn new tricks, they have things to teach us, too.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Pregnant women who eat more fish have children who grow up to be smarter.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Mice subjected to repeated mild impacts to the head showed long-term brain damage. No, they weren't wearing helmets.
Read more >Scott Barry Kaufman and Carolyn Gregoire
Friends With BenefitsNeil Wagner
Having a social network of friends does good things for your health. But at certain ages quality matters more than quantity.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Understanding the neural mechanisms behind creativity may tell us the conditions under which it is most likely to arise.
Read more >Neil Wagner
The case of a football player with CTE offers a sobering portrait of what repeated head injury does to a life and a mind.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Even before they can talk, babies are picking up communication skills. So do talking toys help?
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Doctor visits are a prime time for teens to take charge of their health. Parents can be obstacles.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
The brains of children with ASD have less of a neurotransmitter that helps us filter out competing stimuli.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Could phobias be treated in as little as one session? Research is starting to say ‘yes.’
Read more >Neil Wagner
People who watch a lot of TV are less able to plan, problem-solve or process info quickly.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The holidays bring out the best in those for whom shopping is a competitive sport.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
High expectations can be good for kids. But when they are unrealistic, they can backfire.
Read more >Leslie Carr
The time teens spend on Facebook can increase stress. But there's another, beneficial, side to it.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Seasonal affective disorder is often treated with light, but something else seems to work better.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
If you’re trying to calm your baby, try singing. It works even better than talking.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Virtual Week helps sharpen seniors’ ability to perform the tasks of daily life.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Snubbing by cell phone — phubbing — is bad for relationships.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
People who meditate or do yoga use far fewer healthcare services than those who don't. Insurers, take note.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Dads beat Moms when it comes to reading at bedtime. Their style is best for kids’ language development.
Read more >Leslie Carr
A theater program that pairs autism spectrum disorder children with child actors helps teach social skills.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Parents used to be viewed as a cause of bulimia. Now they are part of an effective treatment.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Your moral compass is a key part of what makes you, you.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Younger brains are better at clearing away Alzheimer’s proteins than older brains. Is there anything we can do?
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
NFL players who started playing before age 12 brains' show more damage than those who began later.
Read more >Neil Wagner
It's fine to want to do a really good job, but constant perfectionistic worry about being judged can bring burnout.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
When aging adults ate from a group of specific foods, it slowed the decline in their cognitive abilities.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
“Intellectually” stimulated mice are less likely to become addicts. The same may be true for humans.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
When kids play soccer, concussions are a worry. But parents may be looking in the wrong place to protect their kids.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Which takes more time — deciding to be generous or selfish? Brain scans tell the story.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Drugs used to treat ADHD, depression and psychological problems interfere with sleep, and this is a problem for the developing brain.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Even when parents are warm and caring, their “helicoptering” can reduce self esteem — and worse.
Read more >Neil Wagner
When parents and therapists work with young children at home, one-on-one, benefits continue even after treatment has ended.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
The FDA has banned partially hydrogenated oils starting in 2018. What to look for until then.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Trans fats slow your memory just the same way they clog your heart.
Read more >Neil Wagner
When you feel anxious, sitting may seem like a good idea, but it could make it worse.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Hey, Boomers, stop complaining. What if you had had YouTube and video streaming at age 18?
Read more >Neil Wagner
The executive in your head — the planner and decider — is no friend to creativity.
Read more >Neil Wagner
A multinational study finds that in most places, cynics cooperate less and earn less money than their more optimistic peers.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Waiting a little longer to clamp the umbilical cord may help neurodevelopment – especially in boys.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Even today, African Americans who attended segregated schools are proof that there is no separate but equal when it comes to education.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Antidepressants increase the risk of suicide in some kids. Here's why.
Read more >Kelly McGonigal, Ph.D.
The Spark Behind Creativity May Also Ease DepressionNeil Wagner
When a mild electrical current is applied to the brain, creativity rises.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Pot may be legal for adults in some states, but it's not for kids. Experts outline policies to protect developing brains.
Read more >Annie Sofield Reed, LCSW
When we want to do a good job, self-affirmations are a good way to counteract our worries about not being able to do well enough.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Office workers kept moving with little loss of productivity. Tell your boss.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Taking a mental step back from a problem may be just the trick to solving it.
Read more >J. Douglas Bremner, M.D.
More than half of us will be exposed to some form of a psychological trauma which can lead to PTSD.
Read more >Neil Wagner
If you live in an area with the kind of air pollution cars and factories bring, your brain is likely shrinking faster than it should.
Read more >Leslie Carr
Special glasses tricked people into perceiving their bodies had disappeared. So did social anxiety.
Read more >Neil Wagner
When states have laws that are designed to penalize texting, they help save lives.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Learning becomes almost effortless when the unexpected happens.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
When teens with social anxiety help others, they come to feel more comfortable in their own skin.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The act of committing something to memory may make us unable to recall other events.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Air pollution puts your emotional health as well as your physical health at risk.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Loneliness can be a health hazard, just like being sedentary, or overweight.
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When parents share their children's every move on YouTube or Facebook, it can create problems with privacy and identity.
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People who are depressed improve more than their emotional state when they seek treatment.
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Marijuana use in adolescence may have lasting effects on memory.
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When a computer science teacher had his classes walk as he lectured, something interesting happened.
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Before trying medication, seniors having trouble sleeping should try a short course on meditation.
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Teens misjudge one another a lot, and it can lead them into trouble.
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The more Benadryl and certain other anticholinergic drugs you take, the greater the risk of dementia.
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Depression is more common among teens than most people realize. Parents, know the warning signs.
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Writing or talking about a breakup can help you process the pain, but better talk with strangers.
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Better screening for mental stability is not the solution to gun violence, a new study finds.
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People who are prone to feeling guilty make the best workers.
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Virtual body-swapping may be the key to reducing racial prejudice.
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Scans of high school players' brains show how hard hits jar the brain and disrupt cells' communication.
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Musical training can make a difference in children's ability to process language and learn in school.
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Gambling offers seniors excitement and a way to socialize. What could be bad? Actually, plenty.
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New Insights into Why Some People Are Resistant to Stress, DepressionSami Hocine
Some people are just not affected by stress very much. A new study suggests why and offers hope for new treatments for depression.
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Speaking more than one language is one of the most powerful ways to keep your mind sharp.
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Performing our best under pressure is not easy, and people have different reasons for choking.
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Of all the emotions, one lasts the longest. Here's why.
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What do people fear most? A survey finds It is not always rational...or reasonable.
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Specific nutrients in chocolate stimulate brain areas associated with memory loss. But read before you indulge.
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Over a third of U.S. workers report being bullied at work. Co-workers can help and still avoid repercussions.
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The exact relationship between violent video games and violence and aggression among children isn't clear, but the fact they are linked is.
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Curiosity literally makes the brain more open to learning. We may be able to use this finding in schools.
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Some people react more strongly to negative life events than others. It’s all about an overactive “disappointment pathway.”
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Too many nursing home residents with advanced dementia are given medications that offer little benefit.
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Self-promotion can leave people feeling dirty. Literally. But it doesn’t have to.
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Events connected to strong emotions are colored by those feelings. Scientists are figuring out how to disconnect the two.
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Some people seem resistant to stress, while others are susceptible to it. Researchers are starting to understand why.
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Good relationships with your neighbors and a feeling that you belong to a community are good for heart health.
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“Neural pruning” helps kids' brains become more efficient. This happens less among children with ASD. Here's why.
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The brains of depressed people have different, more intense patterns of connections. What does that mean for treatment?
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Antidepressants and talk therapy together may be the key to overcoming severe depression.
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As people age, it can be hard to tell whether memory or motivation is fading.
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A new technique makes it possible to predict developmental delays more accurately.
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Figuring out who is a narcissist is pretty easy. All you have to do is ask.
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The timing of good news is almost as important as the news itself.
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The herb ginkgo biloba helped mice generate new neurons after a stroke. Can it do the same for people?
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What is it that inspires some investors to leave the market before a crash? They use a different part of their brains than the rest of us.
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How are we able to shift from thinking about what's for dinner to what's happening in Iraq? It starts with humming in two brain areas.
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Some people need the sun the way an alcoholic needs a drink. And the health risks can be just as severe.
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Kids obsessed with who's cool may be less popular later in life. They don't know how to make friends.
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Using light, researchers have been able to create, extinguish and re-create a memory. The finding may offer help people with PTSD or memory loss.
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We think of discrimination as being about hate and holding certain people back. But it can be just the opposite.
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Psilocybin, found in certain mushrooms, appears to help prevent depression and anxiety by enhancing mood.
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The stress of conflict in our relationships with family and friends can actually shorten our lives. Pick your battles.
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The prospect of dementia haunts people over 50, but what they ought to fear is apathy and inactivity.
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Marijuana may ease the pain and nausea associated with chemotherapy, but it also leaves certain brain areas abnormally enlarged.
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Couples get angrier with each other when they are hungry, and they have the voodoo dolls to prove it.
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Stress appears to make allergies worse. Calming the mind can help.
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Playing violent video games makes kids prone to seeing others as hostile and acting aggressively.
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Some forms of hormone replacement therapy help keep women's brain metabolism rolling. But others may cause problems.
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The brain chemistry of people with anxiety may make it more difficult for them to turn off activity. Luckily, there appears to be a way to change this.
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Now we know why boys are more genetically susceptible to autism.
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Conflict happens, and can even make relationships stronger. But you need one ingredient.
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Our memory for childhood events is usually modest. The details we recall are often added later.
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Chronic stress appears to alter the balance of white to gray brain matter. This may explain several mental disorders.
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What if epileptics could learn to prevent their own seizures using neurofeedback? MEG scans may make it possible.
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People who are religious have thicker cortices than those who aren't. So which causes what?
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Vitamin E may help slow the mental decline of seniors with Alzheimer's Disease, allowing them to remain independent longer.
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Your morning coffee doesn't just wake you up; it can help you remember things more clearly.
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More and more children are being diagnosed and treated for attention deficits. Is this a good thing?
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Scientists have found where Alzheimer's begins in the brain.
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Our willpower can fail us when we are tired or stressed. But how we view the problem could be the problem.
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Some songs call up old memories. They may also help brain-injured patients remember their past.
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Training sessions can protect aging brains against cognitive decline — up to a decade later.
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A Sense of Smell Is Highly PersonalMichael J. Gertner
No two people smell the same scent the same way. The difference lies in the cocktail of amino acids your genes produce.
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Physical injury to the the brain also raises the risk of post-traumatic stress.
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Teachers' responsiveness to preschoolers' questions and needs is even more important than what's being taught.
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In the lab, exposure to pesticides caused Parkinson's. Genes matter, too.
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A new kind of brain scan tells us a lot about why women are better at meetings and men at maps.
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Sarcosine, found in muscles and other body tissues, improved mood better than a popular antidepressant.
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Decisions, motivation and depression all seem to reside in the same areas of the brain.
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A blood pressure medication already approved for human use may prevent seizures.
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We know probiotics are good for GI heath. They may also affect mental health.
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People who have studied music for a few years tend to hear better because their brains process sounds more rapidly.
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Text messages offer lovers another way to whisper endearments. But some texts just shouldn't be sent.
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Exercise makes pregnancy and childbirth easier. It also seems to boost infant brain development.
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Offering teens a couple sessions of therapy can go a long way to nipping mental health problems in the bud.
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Former football players may have "pronounced" brain abnormalities, even if they do not have dementia.
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Memory and forgetting go hand-in-hand. Now we know that network coordination is more important than brain activation.
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The higher your blood sugar, the greater your risk for dementia, whether you have diabetes or not.
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Disorderly environments can foster creativity.
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Our brains use blood the way a Formula 1 car guzzles gas. Cocoa appears to help keep blood flowing.
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Facebook may actually increase sadness. Be sure to make time to connect for real.
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New Alzheimer's disease discovery -- how it's "like a fire burning through the brain."
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It's not quite "Inception," but scientists have invaded the brains of mice and made fake memories.
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Regular bedtimes for kids are important for brain development.
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Study Finds Probiotics in Yogurt Affect BrainMichael J. Gertner
You really are what you eat. The probiotics in yogurt actually change the chemistry of your brain.
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Cognitive exercises can help improve brain function after chemotherapy.
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The fear of missing out — we all suffer from it at times, but social media is making it worse.
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Pre-K programs can help kids with school readiness and bring unexpected side benefits that last a lifetime.
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Why that guy on the cell phone at the table next to you is so annoying.
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Exercise can help us exert more self control. It enhances the brain's ability to solve problems, plan, and make decisions.
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Even a single concussion can result in reduced brain volume and impaired emotional and executive functioning. Take time to recover.
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Obsessions and compulsions are the result of excessive brain activity, not anxiety. DBS can help.
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Not everyone desires the same level of intimacy. What matters is whether you and your partner have the same need.
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The effects of bullying can be long-lasting, especially for those who have been both bully and victim.
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The medications Parkinson's patients take can cause a wonderful side effect — a flowering of creativity.
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Aging disrupts slow-wave sleep and memory. But better, memory restoring sleep is possible.
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To the guy checking his mail as he talks on the phone: you aren't efficient; you're distracted.
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Attention! Atención! Achtung! More evidence that the mental challenges of our youth have long-term benefits.
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Cocoa served in cups of a certain color tastes better.
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As we age, we tend to think we are pretty much done changing. But the truth is there is more to come.
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When kids are encouraged to be kinder, they also end up being happier and more popular.
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Fructose, the sugar in high fructose corn syrup, appears to leave the brain craving more food.
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Moodiness is not uncommon in kids, so how do you know if your child or teen is suffering from mood swings related to this disorder?
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Math is not all about smarts. Motivation and going beyond rote memorization are more important.
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Concerned about telling your children about Santa? A psychologist says, back off.
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Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Antidepressant-Resistant DepressionNeil Wagner
Antidepressants don't help everyone. A new study finds that one kind of psychotherapy can improve the odds.
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Exposure to certain scents can lower heart rate and BP. Just don't inhale them for too long.
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Short bursts of activity can help memory, for people with memory problems and those without.
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Tracking the brain circuits involved in motivation and depression.
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When your dog hears a human word, he processes it his own way. This could be helpful for training.
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Meditation changes the brain differently, depending on the type of meditation you practice.
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Being physically active can help prevent the brain shrinkage that accompanies aging.
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Bullying doesn't just happen at school. Cyberbullying at work can affect your mental health.
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Some people find it pretty easy to shed a stressful day, but for others, it lingers...
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As if looking for work wasn't hard enough: now interviews feature "trick" questions designed to...
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Screen time is physiologically distinct from other sedentary activities like reading or being read to. And that's a problem.
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When elderly people take benzodiazepines such as Ativan, Valium and Xanax, their risk of dementia goes up 50%.
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Ketamine is a pediatric anesthetic, a club drug, and now, the most promising antidepressant...
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Off-label prescribing for kids is way up. So are their serious side effects. The search for...
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Learning to identify your emotions may help with depression. It's not as easy as it sounds.
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Researchers may have found a treatment for one form of autism.
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Chemotherapies for glioblastomas aim to prevent tumor cell growth or promote cell death.
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Post-traumatic stress disorder is more than anxiety. A new drug may help the cognitive problems...
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A gene previously dubbed the "warrior gene" because of its links to aggression may also be linked...
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But don't try it in place of studying. The brain does pick up, or at least cement, information while
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Alcohol addiction may rewire the brain so that it can't rebound from stress. PTSD suffers may want..
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Glia were completely overlooked until it was discovered that Einstein's brain was packed with them.
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Seniors who took higher concentrations of cocoa flavanols had improvements on cognitive tests...
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Forgetting to do what we intend to do is common. There are ways, however, to remember the milk...
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Rituals tend to provide a level of comfort, a sense of control. They also tell us a bit about...
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We thought we knew how the brain cleans itself out. Then a completely unexpected...
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A widely accepted method for telling if someone is telling the truth just went out the window...
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When faced with uncertainty, we are more likely to believe in the power of good deeds....
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One form of dementia may be the result of the immune system going haywire. Luckily, there might be..
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Yoga has some proven benefits and unproven claims. What you can, and can't, expect it to do for you.
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Researchers discover why anxiety can persist for months or years after a stressful event. It's all about a brain chemical.
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It appears that having more space around letters and words makes it easier for people with dyslexia to understand printed text.
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Reading a book can actually change who you are, teaching you about yourself as you live through...
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The way to keep the aging brain in shape is keep it occupied. It's as if your mind were asking "what have you done for me lately?"
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Oxytocin, the mother-infant bonding hormone, activates the "social" areas of the brain....
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Computer time along with physical activity may prevent cognitive decline.
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Meditation increases the size of brain areas associated with memory and reduces our vulnerability to stress.
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People so afraid of spiders that they wouldn't walk on grass were cured of their phobia with...
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Neurons firing in the brain produce organized movement in the body. But how? It may take a neural...
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Fatal brain injuries in high school football players rose last year.
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Everyday experiences change the brain. Researchers consider the effects of well being and kindness..
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Being aware of our mortality can actually help us live richer, fuller lives.
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The simplest activities, even housework, can reduce your risk for cognitive decline.
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If you use sunscreen to protect your child's skin, are you also preventing vitamin D synthesis...
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The Millennial generation is more stressed than generations before. They are also less able to cope.
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Quick categorization is a skill that streamlines thought. Now we know more about how it occurs.
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Losing weight may not make body image issues disappear.
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Certain brain centers are less active in chronic fatigue syndrome patients, suggesting a new...
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Delaying motherhood may mean forgoing motherhood. But there are options if you think ahead.
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Cannabinoid receptors are found on glial cells as well as neurons, raising new prospects for pot...
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Having a positive outlook has been associated with improved cardiovascular health and recovery. It's about healthy behaviors.
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Markers found in a simple blood test reliably distinguished depressed teens from those who weren't..
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Measuring degeneration of the eye could tell us if it is also occurring in the brain.
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Even the happiest newlyweds can go on to divorce. But early warning signs might predict who does...
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Teaching kids that failing is a part of learning can give them the confidence to do well.
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Remarkable scans of a monkeys' brain completely change our understanding of how the brain is wired..
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People performed better on certain math tasks when they had inhaled a little whiff of rosemary...
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Brain connections that form when we learn something new are strengthened when there are friends near
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Training parents helps them help their children behave better....
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Neuroethics asks, if your high test score is the work of a brain-enhancing drug, is it fair? What is neuromarketing anyway?
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When seniors improve their cognitive skills, their personalities also get a boost.
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Brain scans provide valuable information, but their meaning is often oversimplified.
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Chronic head injuries can cause dementia, violence and death. Helmets may not help.
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Physical punishment does more harm than good to a child and encourages aggressive behavior. Other methods are more effective.
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Overeating has been linked to some forms of memory loss.
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Need help? Call on your humble friends. Those who are arrogant may let you down.
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Our need to connect is so strong that being ignored or given the air gaze, bothers us...
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Internet dating is one of the top methods for finding love, whether the pros outweigh the cons...
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An extra year or two of education can raise IQ significantly, even if the students are already teens
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Some kinds of gossip may actually benefit your health.
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Different from drugs designed to clear amyloid plaques, a new compound, J147, prevents - and stops - Alzheimer's Disease
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The mother-baby bonding hormone, oxytocin, made introverts feel more outgoing and trusting.
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Smoking pot can make people calm, anxious, or even psychotic. A study reveals the chemical culprit..
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Good nutrition and brain health go hand in hand; changing your diet can help protect your brain.
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The hormone DHEA sounds like a miracle: it may ease menopause symptoms and boost sexual interest.
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People who suffer from depression can learn to overcome their tendency to overgeneralize and ruminate about difficulties.
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A new look at prejudice finds it may mostly exist just because we're afraid of germs.
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Brain tsunamis increase head trauma destruction the way their watery counterparts wipe out homes...
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Researchers discover an important step in the stress response, which, if blocked, could stop...
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The brains of children exposed to family violence show changes similar to those of soldiers...
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When people are told to be less prejudiced, they are often more so. There's a better way.
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Autism spectrum disorders are increasingly being linked to different genetic mutations...
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A new ultra-thin probe enables scientists to gather information about brain activity without invasiv
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A British study had double the quit rate thanks to support and tips delivered by cell phone...
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Runaway neuronal growth in the prefrontal cortex, in the brains of kids with autism.
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A new study uncovers a major surprise in the Alzheimer's puzzle.
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"Rich Club" clusters of highly influential regions of brain cells do serious collaboration.
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Higher BPA levels during pregnancy are linked to cognitive and emotional problems in children.
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Happiness measured at one point in time was linked to lower mortality five years later.
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The economic benefits of offering mental health help to those living in poverty are enormous.
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Drugs to reduce the brain's immense energy needs may serve to help preserve it when its blood supply
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Seasonal affective disorder occurs when a lack of sun disrupts the body's circadian and serotonin cycles. It a real form of depression.
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Fast-paced cartoons and other shows can reduce, at least temporarily, children's ability to plan and organize.
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Brain scans taken while researchers all watched the same film were used to reveal what they saw...
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Contrary to popular belief, the brain can form new connections into adulthood...
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People who become embarrassed more readily are also more dependable and generous.
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Can Parents Complete with Clever Marketing to Kids?Alice G. Walton
It's hard to compete with clever marketing, but you can help your kids make better food choices with consistent encouragement.
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The mind is notorious for playing tricks, but researchers discover paying attention can mislead us..
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What does a typical American or European or African look like? It depends on whom you ask...
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Infants, particularly preemies, who were breastfed scored higher on reasoning and language tests at age 5.
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How you interpret your stress can influence how you perform on tests.
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Stress can lead to depression, but new brain cells may be responsible for stopping the process...
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In aging brains cyclic AMP, a cytokine, weakens cell firing, slowing working memory. Blocking it...
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People with anxiety often have problematic social relationships, partly as a result of their worries
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For all the good they do, antidepressants may lead to another bout of depression. Here's why...
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Overeating involves neurological processes involving impulse control and reward, not laziness.
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Positive activity intervention (PAI) such as writing letters of gratitude or performing acts of kindness, may help mild depression.
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Pet owners score higher on a variety of measures of healthy adjustment...
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People who have certain personality traits, like impulsivity and cynicism, are more likely to gain weight over time.
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The Causes Of Autism: So Many Theories. So Few Answers.Esther Entin, M.D.
What causes autism? What can parents do to avoid it? Early environments matter.
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A simple computer program seems to help teens avoid negative thinking, which may help with anxiety..
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Doing your best is a balancing act involving practice, calmness and drive. What research has found.
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Why are kids and adolescents with ADHD prone to substance use?
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New research shows how our ability to imagine affects our reactions and our ability to plan...
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Men who engage in “conspicuous spending” (think Porsches) have one thing on their minds...
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Too often, children with behavioral or emotional issues are taken to the ER.
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You might think people with panic disorder would fall apart in a crisis, but that's not the case...
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A new technique enables researchers to view patterns of activity within the whole brain...
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Children's brains change as they learn math skills. Adults' too, hopefully.
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People with body dysmorphic disorder have problems in the brain's visual processing system.
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Looking at the color red actually boosts the strength and speed of our physical reactions.
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Contrary to popular belief, kids do not enjoy violent cartoons any more than nonviolent ones...
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The presence of a therapy dog can help reduce the anxiety of patients waiting for an MRI - unless...
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The club drug Ecstasy produces changes in brain chemistry. But these may not be the type of changes.
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Little things - like being asked to hold a purse - can make men feel their manhood has been...
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Do we cooperate with others to experience positive feelings or avoid the bad ones?
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A banned residential pesticide is linked to lower IQ in kids.
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In sleep-deprived rats random brain cells take "naps" while the animal is awake...
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People with alcoholism in the family tend to have a genetic variation affecting impulsivity. Environmental factors also play a role.
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A very simple form of meditation has been found to help reduce pain as well or better than morphine.
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Conservatives and liberals really are different. It's not just their beliefs. It's their brains.
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Some studies show a link between artificial dyes and ADHD. So why did the FDA reject warning labels?
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The emotional pain of romantic relationship break-up has the same effect on the brain as physical...
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Omega-3 fatty acids supplements may help ease symptoms in women who suffer from PMS.
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Some foods can help you feel, think and remember better. You may know about blueberries, but curcumin?
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Brain scans show how the visual cortex of blind people is recruited by the brain to help process...
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Ibuprofen appears to offer protection against Parkinson's disease. Brain inflammation may be the...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A study has found that the larger the society, the more distinctive its members tend to become.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Cancer patients on opioid painkillers often experience confusion, disorientation and forgetfulness.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Intelligence scores rose by four points with just 40 minutes of play a day...
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Anxious? Cognitive behavior therapy can help. The changes it brings can be seen in the brain itself.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Exercise significantly reduces the severity of IBS symptoms.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Writing by hand promotes learning far more than pressing a key. So what are we to do?
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Meditation changes the brain, with areas related to learning and memory expanding and areas related to anxiety, contracting.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause may actually have a protective effect when it comes to certain cancers.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Kids' friends may have a bigger influence on how well they do in school than parents do.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Do people listen to their bodies have better instincts when it comes to making intuitive decisions?
Read more >Alice G. Walton
New study reports evidence of ESP and stirs debate. Critics say we need reevaluate before believing.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Eating a Mediterranean-style diet significantly slows cognitive decline in seniors.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
In addition to helping your heart, higher levels of HDL ("good") cholesterol may reduce your risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Read more >Neil Wagner
We tend to think more creatively and flexibly when we are happy.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
It is not that Alzheimer's brains overproduce dangerous plaques; they have trouble getting rid of...
Read more >Neil Wagner
What are you thinking of right now? Was your mind wandering? Happier people tend to have minds focused on the present moment.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
When part of the brain is damaged, it often gets an assist from undamaged areas to pick up the slack
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The thrill and pleasure of a new baby appear to stimulate brain growth, particularly in areas...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Close friends activate "social" areas of your brain more than strangers do.
Read more >Neil Wagner
For young children in poor communities, having a mom who reads is a huge boost to school success.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Research shows that if you pay with cash instead of credit, you'll be less likely to buy junk food
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Higher B12 levels are linked to reduced risk of cognitive decline, including Alzheimer's disease.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Facing some adversity in your life may help you better cope with stress and be happier later on.
Read more >Neil Wagner
"Observation inflation" occurs when we think we've done something we haven't.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
People taking high doses of B vitamins had less brain shrinkage than those who didn't...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Contagious yawning is familiar to most. But did you know it is a form of normal social bonding...
Read more >Neil Wagner
People with chronic nerve pain found some relief by smoking marijuana in a Canadian study...
Read more >Roy N. Alcalay, M.D., M.Sc. and Karen Marder, M.D., M.P.H.
Early-Onset Parkinson's disease (EOPD) can be difficult to diagnose. Genes play a role.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The idea that one's personality can contribute to cancer has not been found to be true.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Seniors who worry about falling actually fall more than those who don't.
Read more >R. Douglas Fields, Ph.D.
Reduce Your Anger, Reduce Your Heart RiskAlice G. Walton
Relax. Being angry may cause your arteries to thicken and increase your risk for heart attack and stroke.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Researchers find that Irritable Bowel Syndrome is linked to changes in the brain as well as the gut.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The better we understand another, the closer our brain patterns resemble theirs, neutral coupling...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Having a strong social support system rivals quitting smoking in terms of the years it can add to our lives.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Not just for diabetics: A sniff of the hormone insulin may help recover memory in Alzheimer's...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Have a good luck charm? It may actually help performance by boosting confidence
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Pesticide exposure may play a role in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Read more >Alice G. Walton
There’s little evidence that exposing your child to Mozart will actually improve their IQ.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Just seeing people who show symptoms of illness seems to stimulate the immune system.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A promising experimental treatment for intractable PTSD involves anesthetizing the nerves of the stellate ganglion.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
If you are feeling a little down, head outdoors. Just five minutes outside boosts mood and self-esteem.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Dancing can improve seniors' balance, walking speed and overall functioning, not to mention their spirits.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Antidepressant medications have many side effects. Too often these go unreported by doctors and patients.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Playing computer games may improve the specific mental skills the game calls for, but doesn't seem to improve mental capacity.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The hormonal changes surrounding ovulation are often intense.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Exercise is a useful component of any mental health treatment plan.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Sealing up a reminder of an unpleasant experience and throwing it or putting it away may help you move on.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Stress is a fact of life, but you can learn to manage it better, both mentally and physically.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
People who believe they may be depressed should not ignore the symptoms. Untreated symptoms raise the odds of full-blown depression.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Study finds omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil may help prevent youth psychosis.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
The cause of sudden infant death syndrome or SIDS is not yet known, but low levels of serotonin may play a role.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Taking a break after absorbing new information may help you retain it better by making it easier to move into long-term memory.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Second generation antipsychotic drugs, like clozapine, olanzapine, and risperidone, can raise the risk of diabetes and heart problems.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
When diabetics suffer from depression, treating it can lower blood sugar and blood pressure levels as well.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Negative emotions can contribute to overeating or binge eating. Therapy aimed at improving social skills can therefore help prevent weight
Read more >Neil Wagner
England has lost three World Cups on penalty kicks, so researchers came up with a new strategy.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Eating more fresh fruits and vegetables helps seniors' hearts and their cognitive function.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Coffee does not sober you up. In fact, it may impair judgment further.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Therapy is a more cost−effective way of finding happiness than is money.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
When teenagers feel alienated from their families, they are at greater risk for sadness and depression.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
People who are sleep-deprived cannot make quick, "gut" decisions. For first-responders like police officers, this can be dangerous.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Phone contact with a nurse practitioner can help reduce depression and the likelihood of re−hospitalization in heart surgery patients.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Yo-yo dieting may generate a withdrawal effect in the brain, increasing the likelihood of a relapse.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Retirement is good for your health. In fact, if your work life has been stressful, you are likely to feel much better after you retire. According to one study, it's like turning the clock back eight years
Read more >Alice G. Walton
As stressful as learning a new skill can be, the happiness we gain from our new level of competence more than makes up for it.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Drinking coffee offers no defense against the natural decline of mental abilities as we age. But several other factors seem to be good predictors...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Women who obsessively replay negative events in their mind are more at risk for alcoholism, depression and obesity.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
In what may be a crucial finding for the treatment and prevention of Alzheimer's disease, a tiny portion of a protein, called N60, appears to be...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
There is a strong connection between bodily health and brain health.
Read more >Neil Wagner
People who multitask – doing several things at once – tend to have trouble filtering out distractions.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
What does a depressed toddler look like? He may be unable to enjoy things that used to be fun or not thinking as clearly as she used to.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Obese and overweight people have less brain tissue than do those who are normal weight.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Stress appears to rewire the brain, making it respond in an obsessive, repetitive rather than creative fashion. The good news is...
Read more >Neil Wagner
Antidepressant use has doubled over the last decade according to a recent study. Is this a good thing or a sign that the drugs are being.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Studies show that cynical and hostile people have a higher mortality rate than those who are optimistic and trusting.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Being mindful of what you eat can help you shed pounds.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
People over 60 may be at risk of experiencing "silent" strokes, those which go unnoticed...
Read more >Neil Wagner
Older adults are more likely to incorrectly repeat a task once it has become habitual, like taking daily medication.
Read more >Neil Wagner
It is no surprise: there is an epidemic of mental disorders among veterans of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. A lack of social support...
Read more >Neil Wagner
Clozapine, a highly effective anti-psychotic, is rarely prescribed because of its dangerous side-effects. But a new study finds...More
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Appreciating even the smallest positive moments in your life builds emotional strength, and wards off stress and depression.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
People who are anxious may have a hard time ignoring distractions.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
If you have a problem that needs some creative problem solving, a good solid nap can be very helpful.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Cognitive functions do indeed seem to suffer slightly in early menopause. But these functions rebound when menopause is fully underway.
Read more >Neil Wagner
People feel good after exercising and this feeling can last up to 12 hours.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Being beautiful, rich, and famous doesn't actually equate with being happy. More important are personal growth and social relationships.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children do not watch TV or videos before age two years.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Early studies suggest that cortical brain stimulation may offer hope for people suffering from long-term depression.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Resilience, the ability to thrive in the face of extreme adversity, is a reason why some children develop successfully while others fail.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Staying mentally active by reading or playing games (turn off the TV) are excellent ways to keep the brain "fit."
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
People with ADHD have a hard time filtering out stimuli present in the environment and deciding which deserve their attention.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Alzheimer's disease may be a result of energy deprivation in the brain brought about by poor circulation causing insufficient glucose.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Stress at work from a bad boss can increase your risk of heart disease.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Short naps have the power to help form a complex form of memory known as relational memory.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Listening to music you like (it does not matter what kind) can lower anxiety, reduce pain and improve mood.
Read more >Lindsey Harle, M.D
Eating more chocolate increases blood flow to the brain, and may improve memory...
Read more >Neil Wagner
Having a positive outlook can improve a heart patient's outcome.
Read more >Leslie Carr
Simple relaxation and stress management techniques may make it possible for elderly people with a form of high blood pressure reduce their reliance on antihypertensive drugs, which pose certain risks for this age group.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
According to fairy tales, music has the power to tame savage beasts.
Read more >Cheryl Corcoran, M.D., and Dolores Malaspina, M.D., M.S.P.H.
A Stimulating ExperienceTom Gilbert
Once used to treat Parkinson's and other movement disorders, deep brain stimulation surgery, or DBS, may have the potential to treat a wide variety of other conditions.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
According to a new study, American workers took over a billion days off for mental health reasons.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Nearly 73 percent of children who lost a parent in the Sept. 11, 2001, World Trade Center catastrophe developed a psychiatric illness in the years following the event.
Read more >Hilary Tindle, M.D., M.P.H.
An "Old" New Treatment for SeizuresTom Gilbert
Although it has been used for other purposes for decades, a sugar substitute may turn out to be a potential cure for epilepsy.
Read more >Morton M. Silverman, M.D.
A Fate Worse than Debt: Credit Cards and StressTom Gilbert
Most Americans know from personal experience that high credit card debt is bad for their financial health.
Read more >Juan F. Lopez, M.D.
The Response to StressBruce McEwen, Ph.D., and Dean Krahn, M.D
What do we mean when we say we are "stressed out"? We may just be having a bad day, or feeling pressured by too many things to do and too little time to do them.
Read more >Dean D. Krahn, M.D.
Drug abusers, alcoholics and overeaters may appear to be out of control but, actually, it's the opposite. Their brain chemistry, thrown out of balanceby substance abuse, is strongly dictating their behavior.
Read more >Dean D. Krahn, M.D.
We pride ourselves on our intelligence but we still engage in many unhealthy behaviors — eating and drinking to excess, smoking, abusing drugs.
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