wellness
Chatter: The dark side of your inner voice
Your inner voice can be the devil on your shoulder or the angel. It depends on where your focus lies.
Blood test can calculate your true biological age
Your old-fashioned chronological age is just a number. Your biological age can tell you how healthy you really are.
Research shows brain mechanisms that link tinnitus and sleep
Understanding these links could bring us closer to a cure.
How long-term space missions change the brain
Data from NASA, ESA, and Roscosmos suggest that long durations in space cause changes in the brain, some of which are linked to vision problems.
Orgasm gap: The insidious reason women have fewer orgasms than men
It's the clitoris, stupid!
What is technology addiction? (And how you can better manage it)
To reap the benefits of digital technologies, we must contend with their addictive designs.
Is watching pornography bad for men — but good for women?
A large study links pornography use to decreased sexual performance for men and increased sexual performance for women.
What plants can teach us about human suffering
Plants are very sensitive to touch, with research showing that touching a plant can change its genome and launch a cascade of plant hormones.
Solitude is not loneliness. Here’s the key philosophical difference.
When was the last time you spent some quality time with yourself?
Longer naps in the day may be an early sign of dementia in older adults
Older adults who napped at least once or for more than an hour a day had a 40% higher chance of developing Alzheimer’s than those who napped less.
Can’t buy me meaning? Money cuts a quicker path to happiness
In the pursuit of happiness, money probably trumps meaning.
We overwash our bodies because bad odors are uniquely disgusting
Overwashing is bad for skin health, but many people do it anyway. One reason is that our brains intimately associate stink with disgust.
Kama Sutra isn’t just about sex. It’s a guidebook for pleasure
There is much more to the Kama Sutra than just sex. It's a guide to anyone wanting more pleasure in life, however they take it.
Is iron the Achilles’ heel for cancer?
Cancer cells hoard iron in unusually high quantities. Scientists have discovered how to leverage this to create safer cancer drugs.
When you eat matters: How your eating rhythms impact your mental health
Even though the brain is only 2% of our total body mass, it consumes up to 25% of our energy.
Standing on a vibrating platform could deliver some of the same benefits as exercise
It won't give you a six pack, but could improve your bone density.
Feeling dizzy when you stand up? Try these muscle techniques
Scientists find two 30-second techniques that prevent dizziness upon standing.
Clues to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder hidden in the dark genome
The dark genome makes up 98% of human DNA. Scientists are just beginning to understand its role in cognitive disorders.
How to measure happiness: hedonia vs. eudaimonia
A lot of research assumes happiness is measured by comfort and material conditions. For Aristotle, it is about being the best we can be.
Does sex count as exercise? Scientists describe the physical demands of intercourse
A study finds that sex is "moderate intensity physical activity," similar to light jogging or leisurely swimming.
Is hormonal birth control linked to depression and suicide?
Hormonal birth control for women may elevate the risk of depression and suicide, but so does pregnancy itself.
The signs of unhealthy power dynamics in a relationship — and how to even them out
Psychologists often view relationship power imbalances through three unique dynamics.
The happiest country in the world is… Finland? Really?
Finland reveals that happiness is more about mindset than umbrella drinks and sun-warmed beaches.
Build strength with only three seconds of weight lifting per day?
Get stronger in only three seconds per day? New research shows that it is possible.
Which country is the best place to die?
Scientists ranked countries on their end-of-life care. The U.S. fared poorly.
When is the best time to exercise?
Morning, afternoon, or night: When is the best time to exercise? Scientists have extensively studied this question. Here's what they found.
How virtual reality will change how we see ourselves and therapy
From boosting empathy to improving therapy, virtual reality is poised to change our ideas of the self.
Progression bias: Your dating standards are likely lower than you think
We seem to have a "progression bias" that nudges us toward pro-relationship decisions and away from breaking up.
4 ways artificial intelligence is improving mental health therapy
The use of AI within mental health services could be a game-changer.
Osteoarthritis: Stem cell treatment could regenerate cartilage without requiring surgery
Stem cell-derived chondrocytes could be the key to regenerating damaged cartilage.