Neuroscientist David Linden sheds light on the biology behind phenomena that medicine has long struggled to explain, from voodoo death and broken heart syndrome to the placebo effect, and why grief shows up in autopsy results

"I call it a tyranny of attention because there's so many demands on our attention coming from so many different directions that we are simply overwhelmed and we don't have the mental bandwidth to cope with it."

Why social media is the perfect recipe for kids to become addicted to their smartphones.

“Psychedelics crosscut so many interesting domains. They've been used for time immemorial by indigenous cultures. In our own Western cultural history, they really exploded on the scene in the 1960s, and were associated with radical changes to society.”

“No matter what their gods were, what they did for a living, what they wore, the songs they sang, everything varies except love, and everybody loves.”

Daily habits can help you thrive or quietly turn into addictions. The difference is how your brain handles cues, routines, and rewards. Three experts explain how to work with your wiring instead of against it.

“It's certainly clear that the issues of boys and men haven't gone away in the last few years. If anything, they're getting even more attention, which is good when it's the right kind of attention.”

“A lot of the trends in the economy, in family life have just been much harder for working class men.”

Why do we fall in love with one person over another? The late biological anthropologist Dr. Helen Fisher unpacks the evolutionary roots of romantic love, sex, and attachment.  Using research […]

After decades of drug and alcohol abuse, the chef and television personality labeled himself as an ‘irredeemable human being.’ Everything changed when he found the courage to ask for help.

Through woodworking, John Furniss, known as The Blind Woodsman, discovered a new purpose and a way to share his vision with the world.

There’s never been more ways to connect with the people in our lives — so why are we lonelier than ever?

Mating, monogamy, and maximizing your sexual potential explained by 3 sex experts.

The Osbournes was MTV’s biggest show – and it almost cost Jack Osbourne his life. Here’s how his family’s reality TV fame stole his childhood, and how he’s been able to heal since.

You know Steve-O. Now meet Steve Glover, as the professional stuntman talks to us about pain, insecurity, and never finding contentment.

The NFL icon talks overcoming a difficult childhood and what’s needed to succeed in a world where the cards are stacked against you.

Spirituality declines, depression rises. Is there a link?

Johns Hopkins professor Dr. Matthew Johnson answers 24 huge questions about psychedelics.

Expert Louise Perry discusses the idea of sexual disenchantment, the commodification of sex, and the impact of the online porn industry on society.

Your brain on sex, love, and rejection with biological anthropologist Helen Fisher.

Male inequality — the enormous cultural shift happening right under our nose.

Our society is in a mental health crisis. Are psychedelics the way out?

The real risks of psychedelics, explained by a Johns Hopkins expert.

Psychedelic medicines are surging in popularity. Here’s how they work.

What the ‘decade of the brain’ taught us about drug addiction. (Hint, we had it all wrong before.)

The US reduced smoking rates from 50% to 15% with a simple habit hack.

Experiences that put you in a state of flow are shown to override PTSD and heartbreak.

This man did over 150 drugs to help teach others how to use them safely.

From Kim Kardashian’s stories to your friend’s Facebook post: social media is designed to keep you jealous.