wellness
Scientists find two 30-second techniques that prevent dizziness upon standing.
The dark genome makes up 98% of human DNA. Scientists are just beginning to understand its role in cognitive disorders.
A lot of research assumes happiness is measured by comfort and material conditions. For Aristotle, it is about being the best we can be.
A study finds that sex is "moderate intensity physical activity," similar to light jogging or leisurely swimming.
Hormonal birth control for women may elevate the risk of depression and suicide, but so does pregnancy itself.
Psychologists often view relationship power imbalances through three unique dynamics.
Finland reveals that happiness is more about mindset than umbrella drinks and sun-warmed beaches.
Get stronger in only three seconds per day? New research shows that it is possible.
Scientists ranked countries on their end-of-life care. The U.S. fared poorly.
From boosting empathy to improving therapy, virtual reality is poised to change our ideas of the self.
We seem to have a "progression bias" that nudges us toward pro-relationship decisions and away from breaking up.
The use of AI within mental health services could be a game-changer.
Stem cell-derived chondrocytes could be the key to regenerating damaged cartilage.
The brain appears to remember immune responses, and memories can trigger them to happen again. This might explain some psychosomatic illnesses.
If you want to be an authentic person, embrace reality. Don't try to clamber your way up Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
Setting resolutions for the new year means you think the future is up to you — but is it?
Historical geniuses used the "creative nap" to give their minds a boost. Apparently, the "hypnagogic state" can help with problem solving.
Whether NASA likes it or not, humans eventually will be having space sex.
Americans have a lower life expectancy than people in other rich countries despite paying much more for healthcare. We explore the number of factors which might explain this difference.
The number of people with whom we interact is highest around 40, but then things change substantially after that.
Experiencing too much pleasure and not enough pain may yield counterintuitive consequences.
Immune booster or pure torture?
Roughly half the world population, including in America, has insufficient levels of vitamin D. UV irradiated mushrooms can help.
The results of a recent study suggest that some clinicians might be failing to explore other causes when treating gender dysphoria.
Some of the most popular "anti-aging" diets show promise in rodent studies. But are they effective for humans?
The power of play: our forgotten lifehack.
Isn't more sleep always better?
Awe makes us feel smaller but also more connected to life and each other.
One hypothesis says that sleep helps "clean" the brain of damaged molecules and toxic proteins.
Marijuana use among college students in 2020 reached levels not seen since the 1980s.