Worry is wisdom in disguise. Research shows that, when balanced, worry helps us prepare, care, and grow rather than simply ...

Why intersex well-being depends less on biology and more on stigma, autonomy, and connection, and what that means for ...

Giving your mind time to wander seems to be good for your well-being, for problem-solving, and maybe even for your ...

It's that time of year when the internet turns into a giant group chat about self-improvement. New year, new you. Better ...

New research shows that people's decision on whether or not to take the flu shot is not always based on facts.

Researchers analyzing data from more than 160,000 U.S. middle and high school students found that adolescents who used ...

This isn’t the first time warm hugs have been studied, nor is it the first time to determine they have a positive impact on ...

Researchers at the University of Basel have developed a tool that measures when people engage in dialog across political divides. The results show that personal factors play a greater role in people’s ...

A study published in the Journal of Family Psychology found that women feel the most stressed when their husbands are at home ...

“We were able to causally link a specific brain pathway to a ‘brake’ on motivation when individuals face unpleasant tasks in ...

Health experts caution against drinking too much, but alcohol is everywhere. Experts say the things that make us pour another drink are in our body and environment.

Scientists have uncovered a way to manipulate the pathway in monkey brains that puts the brakes on motivation.