As the semester reaches its midpoint, burnout often starts to set in. For many college students, this time of year brings a ...

Building a lifelong love for learning in children is a subtle art that goes beyond formal education or pushing achievement.

Hormones play a vital part in keeping our bodies working properly. But they can also have a powerful – and sometimes negative ...

Bedtime stories and songs boost children's memory and brain power. Research shows these routines improve language skills and cognitive abilities. They activate brain areas for memory and reduce stress ...

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Modern science is increasingly questioning the usual ideas about how memory works. Previously, sleep and emotions were ...

Real self-care helps us manage stress in healthy ways—but some things we turn to for comfort don't fit that bill.

When drinking alcohol, you might feel relaxed, uplifted, and calm — but these effects don't last, and alcohol can eventually lower your mood.

NYU neurologist Dr. Wendy Suzuki warns that stress is not merely a mental concern but a full-body response affecting heart rate, breathing, digestion, and immunity. Prolonged stress releases cortisol, ...

Addictive personalities aren't real, but addiction is. Genetics, environment, and trauma are some factors that can contribute ...

I’ve noticed something over the years — the people who seem to age the best aren’t the ones who own the fanciest fitness ...