Neuropsych

It may be easiest when you’re young, but the proven benefits of learning a new language at any age cannot be ignored.

A Penn State study finds today’s middle-aged are experiencing much higher stress levels than 30 years ago.

Someday, presumably, we’ll go back to our lives. Our furry buddies will wonder where we went.

Love a good villain? It says a lot about you.

Brain-computer interfaces give scientists their closest look so far at what the human brain does while we’re asleep.

Some hold that mental disorders are brain diseases. Others argue that they’re social constructs used to medicalise aberrant behaviour.

Being aware of this issue is a big first step in helping vulnerable communities (such as those struggling with addiction) combat relapse during this pandemic.

The visual languages of comics and graphic novels are great exercise for developing brains.

Flow Research Collective COO Rian Doris explains how to harness the power of your nervous system to find your flow during a pandemic.

Young people could even end up less anxiety-ridden, thanks to newfound confidence

In order to gain more from spending time alone, it is important to be open to the benefits that solitude can bring.

It’s normal if you’re not productive in your creativity all the time. Even the greats took breaks.

How does the COVID-19 pandemic affect relationships? One study aims to find out. If you have 20 minutes, take the survey!

A study finds that while musical newbies exercise the brain’s so-called creative hemisphere, pros have moved on.

Rather than trekking up a mountain, a more accurate metaphor for human development involves navigating the waters of a choppy sea.

Johns Hopkins University professor Susan Carnell explains the neuroscience behind eating out of boredom (and how to stop).

Removing the pressure of finding your “dying passion” makes it easier to connect with the “why” of your work.

Sexuality is fluid and it’s important that people get to define it for themselves.

Our live stream with Harvard literature professor Lisa New begins at 1 pm ET today.

There’s a reason it’s called “timeless wisdom.”

How do you overcome the tension between autonomy and solidarity?

Dr. Robert Emmons and other researchers dig into the positive mental and physical health benefits of expressing gratitude.

When you stop predicting the future and comparing the present to the past, you can reach a beneficial flow state.

Research shows how “aha moments” affect the brain and cause the evolution of creativity.

Couples that handle sexual rejection well can improve their relationship, but persistent or hostile patterns of rejection are never healthy.

Playing it safe and always taking the easy road can be obstacles to happiness, says professional adventurer Erling Kagge.

What subjects and ideas do you discuss with your friends when you see them?

Your fear of anxiety could be preventing you from treating your anxiety, according to new Penn State research.

Don’t let a crisis be wasted. Use this moment to find meaning, purpose, and to refocus on self-care that will improve your mindset and relationships.

Neurons that store abstract representations of past experiences are activated when a new, similar event takes place.