Recent news articles relating to psychology, mental health, behavior, stress management and more.
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Thu, 10/22/2026 - 04:00
There's a resurgence of interest and new research on dream incubation, planting a question in your mind before sleep in hopes your dreams will offer insights.
Sun, 10/18/2026 - 04:00
What you should know about the potential downsides of categorizing yourself and other humans, and how to reject the label while focusing on healthy connections.
Fri, 10/16/2026 - 04:00
A study found that those who nap frequently have higher rates of dementia, with short and unintentional naps having the highest association.
Wed, 10/14/2026 - 04:00
Experts explain what to say when someone seems to be taking a dig at you but won’t quite say what they mean.
Sun, 10/11/2026 - 04:00
Scientists want to study heat therapy as a bonafide intervention that can be recommended for preventing and treating chronic health conditions.
Thu, 10/08/2026 - 04:00
Leaders can manage emotional weight by identifying what is theirs to regulate, addressing issues, and letting go of responsibilities that do not belong to them.
Wed, 10/07/2026 - 04:00
The key is to make your request clear while reassuring the person that you care about them and would like to see them when they’re feeling better.
Sat, 10/03/2026 - 04:00
ChatGPT brain isn’t inevitable.
Sat, 10/03/2026 - 04:00
Researchers are investigating how factors such as nutrition, inflammation, metabolic health, and the gut-brain axis may link ultra-processed foods with mood.
Fri, 09/04/2026 - 04:00
Postpartum psychosis ranks as one of the rarest and most severe mental health disorders associated with childbirth.
Fri, 09/04/2026 - 04:00
Screens have atrophied our reading muscles. Here’s how to get them back.
Thu, 09/03/2026 - 04:00
Polls show a growing share of Americans are skeptical of big‑tech companies and AI products.
Wed, 09/02/2026 - 04:00
Genes and environment play a big role, but the ratio of each is up for debate.
Wed, 09/02/2026 - 04:00
When images look almost real but clearly fake, our brains get stuck trying to make sense of it.
Sun, 08/30/2026 - 04:00
Fans across the world mourn the loss of country icon, described as ‘post-Parton depression’.
Sat, 08/29/2026 - 04:00
It can be hard to find the right medication to treat any kind of complex brain disorder, and some take weeks to work.
Thu, 08/27/2026 - 04:00
Scientists are getting a step closer to understanding exactly how autism develops in the brain – and what might work to treat it.
Mon, 08/10/2026 - 04:00
Doctors are also still learning how explosive blasts injure the brain versus a physical blow.
Sat, 08/08/2026 - 04:08
Researchers found that people who reported watching television more often in midlife had smaller brain volumes decades later in areas involved in language and thinking.
Thu, 08/06/2026 - 04:00
In the US, about a quarter of a million people die each year from alcohol- and drug-related illness, despite proven medical treatments for addiction.