Neuropsych

A 2017 University of Wisconsin-Madison study was the first of it’s kind to show structural differences in the psychopathic brain.

Research suggests we need to create a new kind of work-life balance to prevent burnout while working from home.

Reveri Health has launched a new stress-relief self-hypnosis program through Amazon Alexa to help combat the anxiety of COVID-19.

Did you know that shifting to a positive perspective on aging can add 7.5 years to your life? Or that there is a provable U-curve of happiness that shows people get happier after age 50?

Robert Whitaker discusses the long-term impact of prescription medication.

A good apology can do great things. A bad one can cause trouble. Know the difference.

A specialized MRI sensor reveals the neurotransmitter’s influence on neural activity throughout the brain.

Light therapy might help your natural circadian rhythm and even stave off seasonal depression.

Could better teaching practices make paying attention easier for everyone?

A groundbreaking Stanford University study explains the areas of the brain that are impacted by hypnosis.

Ever want to move forward but find you’re in your own way?

A 12-year long study examines the differences between how same-sex and different-sex couples argue, with some surprising results.

Just before I turned 60, I discovered that sharing my story by drawing could be an effective way to both alleviate my symptoms and combat that stigma.

A joint study by two England universities explores the link between sex and cognitive function with some surprising differences in male and female outcomes in old age.

A new study may help us better understand how children build social cognition through caregiver interaction.

To create wiser adults, add empathy to the school curriculum.

When facing a hard decision, consider choosing change over inaction.

Online dating has evolved, but at what cost?

According to the analysis, the more yoga sessions a person did each week, the less they struggled with depressive symptoms.

A larger vocabulary can be a confidence booster for children and make adults better communicators.

And do they feel guilty about it?

The study provides initial evidence that open, strong postures can improve children’s mood and self-esteem.

Pups in puberty prefer not to listen to their owners.

A researcher talks about the power of music in a crisis.

The distracting nature of modern media is having a terrible effect on what we learn.

Using magnetic nanoparticles, scientists stimulate the adrenal gland in rodents to control release of hormones linked to stress.

This is one of countless studies that prove the positive impact of social connection and intimacy while highlighting the negative impact of isolation and separation.

What makes some psychopaths better able to control their antisocial tendencies?

A new study at UPenn found that effective learning includes mistakes—just not too many.

A critical thinking framework developed by psychologists can help teach mental skills necessary for our times.