Why We Are All Addicts
AdultsAddictionMental HealthPsychologyWe tend to imagine that we can only become addicted to a few sorts of things. But real addiction is about using something, anything, to keep our real emotions, fears and hopes at bay. There are many more addicts among us than we think.
Here's what it could mean when your dog chases its tail
AdultsMental HealthPetsPsychologyA dog chasing its tail may be a sign of a direr issue. Like humans, dogs can suffer from a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder, called canine compulsive disorder.
Can Exes Be Friends?
AdultsRelationshipsSocietyMental HealthPartners who break up frequently think that the nicest thing to do is to try to remain good friends. But this nice-sounding gesture frequently brings with it unexpected consequences. It may be better to plot a different course.
This Woman Is Helping Grieving Parents To Heal | Amazing Humans
AdultsMental HealthSocietyHealth...Funeral Director LeighAnne helps parents through one of the most difficult experiences they can face - the loss of a miscarried or stillborn baby.
The Dangers of the Good Child
AdultsHumanPsychologySociety...Good children don't cause problems; they always do what others expect. They seem to be on track. But there are real problems with people who never have a chance to be a little bad.
What to Do About Being Clumsy
AdultsPsychologyRelationshipsSociety...Being clumsy is one of the most humiliating of scenarios. We need to learn to make friends with our 'inner idiot'.
How Your Brain Helps You Lie To Yourself
AdultsHumanPsychologyMental HealthA new study aims to find out why and how we avoid information we don't want to hear-- and how we can stop doing it.
A psychologist debunks the claim that fidget spinners help kids focus
AdultsGadgetsPsychologyMental Health...Fidget spinners are everywhere these days. You can buy them on any street corner for a few dollars, and both kids and adults are obsessed with them. The companies that make these hot new gadgets claim they help relieve stress and anxiety and can help kids with ADHD focus. David Anderson, PhD, a clinical psychologist from the Child Mind Institute, shares his thoughts on spinners.
Why Some Old People Act Half Their Age: It's in the Brain
AdultsHumanMental HealthScienceScientists are studying people over 80 whose memories are just as good as someone in their 50s. What sets these 'SuperAgers' apart?
How does your body know what time it is? - Marco A. Sotomayor
AdultsHumanMental HealthScience...Being able to sense time helps us do everything from waking and sleeping to knowing precisely when to catch a ball that's hurtling towards us. And we owe all these abilities to an interconnected system of timekeepers in our brains. But how do they work? Marco A. Sotomayor details how human bodies naturally tell time.
Why do people get so anxious about math? - Orly Rubinsten
AdultsMathPsychologyEducation...Have you ever sat down to take a math test and immediately felt your heart beat faster and your palms start to sweat? This is called math anxiety, and if it happens to you, you're not alone: Researchers think about 20 percent of the population suffers from it. So what's going on? And can it be fixed? Orly Rubinsten explores the current research and suggests ways to increase math performance.
Science Finally Says We Should Never Work 40 Hours A Week
AdultsMental HealthWorkHealthResearchers have found that working long hours could be putting your mental and physical health at serious risk.
Should You Trust Your Gut Instinct?
AdultsMathPsychologyMental HealthCan you trust your gut feelings?
Aphasia: The disorder that makes you lose your words - Susan Wortman-Jutt
AdultsLanguageMental HealthHealth...Language is an essential part of our lives that we often take for granted. But, if the delicate web of language networks in your brain became disrupted by stroke, illness, or trauma, you could find yourself truly at a loss for words.
Researchers Use Google Glass for Autistic Kids
AdultsDisabilityTechnologyMental Health...Stanford researchers are using Google Glass to help autistic children analyze faces in real time to interpret facial expressions. Google stopped producing the headset last year but the device has found new life among medical researchers.
How playing sports benefits your body and your brain
AdultsHealthMental HealthSports...The victory of the underdog. The last minute penalty shot that wins the tournament. The training montage. Many people love to glorify victory on the field, cheer for teams, and play sports. But should we be obsessed with sports?
What Video Games Teach Us About the Aging Brain
AdultsGamingTechnologyHealth...What Video Games Teach Us About the Aging Brain. Are younger video game players better?
How Is Your Phone Changing You?
AdultsPsychologyTechnologyMental Health...Should you be worried about your cellphone?
What Happens When Your Brain Is Split
AdultsHumanMental HealthNeuroscience...What Happens When Your Brain Is Split In Two - And You Survive?