When facing a stressful task, people who feel punished by God report experiencing higher levels of stress. But a new study ...

A new study of nearly 4,000 older adults reveals that daily variations in the stress hormone cortisol predict cognitive decline. Researchers found that moderate daily fluctuations may protect the ...

Receiving a back massage after a mentally demanding task lowers your heart rate but keeps skin conductance elevated. A new study demonstrates that different bodily signals respond to physical touch in ...

A 10-minute jog as slow as a walk provides a measurable boost to your brain. New research shows this low-effort exercise sharpens focus, lifts mood, and activates key cognitive control centers.

A randomized controlled trial suggests that providing low-income mothers with unconditional monthly cash gifts slows their children's cellular aging. The findings highlight how early antipoverty ...

A comprehensive analysis of nearly 1,000 individuals reveals that while brain structure, function, and behavior can all predict a person's biological sex, an individual's degree of sex typicality in ...

Established couples seeking a third person for sexual or romantic relationships often focus on their own pleasure while ignoring the newcomer's desires. A new study explores how the search affects the ...

A comprehensive review of 60 years of research reveals that people who participate in protests are driven more by social ...

A massive new study of U.S. veterans reveals that the risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) varies ...

A large analysis of children's brain scans reveals that socioeconomic status is the primary factor shaping brain organization ...

Using genetic data from thousands of twins, researchers have challenged a long-held psychological theory. They found little ...

A new study reveals that psilocybin and standard antidepressants both reduce the brain's tendency to misinterpret facial ...