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A comprehensive new study finds that lefties are, in fact, better at advanced math.
Staring into another person’s eyes for 4 minutes increases intimacy. Now we know which genes might play a role.
A new study suggests implanted pig cells may alleviate symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
Six destructive myths about depression and why they’re not true.
We have a growing understanding of how they emotionally impact us.
Hitler appeared to have been highly sensitive to disgust, and research shows this trait is linked to numerous dimensions of ideology.
How do you even study thinking from that long ago?
Anxiety can be a force for good, writes Tibetan Buddhist nun Pema Chödrön.
While some still believe it to be innate, psychologists think genius can be cultivated. Three key elements motivate you to do so.
The days of the all-night cram session are numbered.
A new study says there are two main categories of politically correct people – PC egalitarian and PC authoritarian.
An accidental discovery may lead to a vaccine-like treatment for depression and PTSD.
Moans, groans, and gripes release stress hormones in the brain.