We all find ourselves getting upset by people and events, and might overreact. But we can learn to recognize our own story in ...

Talking about New Year’s resolutions on Feb. 1 feels less fun than when I was first sitting on the Amtrak on Jan. 2 ...

Feeling at home in your own life does not mean being happy all the time. It means that your habits allow you to feel a sense ...

The role for which a dog was bred—say retrieving birds—is reflected in their brain structure, according to a study of 33 breeds.

Close the loop with something solved, even if small. A simple statement, such as, “OK, we’ve got a clear next step,” can give a sense of completion and signal safety to the brain. It also helps ...

The ancient Greek philosopher Plato suggested that the key distinction between a child and an adult was fear: that to be an ...

Claire Danes finds dancing helps her relax, allowing her a break from thinking and stress. Experts say dancing can boost ...

Scientists still don’t know how the brain turns physical activity into thoughts, feelings, and awareness—but a powerful new tool may help crack the mystery. Researchers at MIT are exploring ...

Imagine waking up to find that you're not awake at all. Your body is asleep, but your mind is running free in a dream where ...

New research shows MDMA and psilocybin may restore neural flexibility in people with PTSD, thereby helping the brain unlearn ...

One confounding factor in how someone views a video is something psychologists have dubbed “slow-motion bias.” In one 2016 ...

It’s a scene every dog parent knows all too well: one moment you’re enjoying a quiet morning, sipping your coffee, and the ...