Find articles on stress, phobias and schizophrenia. This section offers information on a range of mental health issues.
We've all performed this social ritual thousands of times but, as it turns out, there's a right way and a wrong way to shake hands. A psychologist who has studied the art and psychology behind handshakes explains.
Sigmund Freud is considered the father of psychoanalysis, although today many of his theories are viewed unfavorably. Why is his legacy still so important?
The delusion, also called "walking corpse syndrome," causes people to feel like they don't exist, are putrefying or missing body parts.
Although it's rare, there are cases of two people sharing the same psychotic condition. How does that happen?
The experts have determined the right age for lots of life decisions.
One expert calls anger a source of creative juice. Here's why.
Americans are struggling to maintain their core values in the face of heightened political polarization.
Preference for a very limited range of food can be common in children. But when does it become a diagnosable affliction for adults?
Green spaces aren't just a city-planning gimmick. Living near birds and shrubs really does have measurable benefits, new research shows.
New research debunks the myth that only the pretty people get the best salaries.
Would it surprise you to learn that people who used emojis were considered more agreeable than those who didn't?
Stuttering is linked to a disconnection between language processing and motor function, but its true cause is still unknown.
The pressure of weighted blankets is said to help alleviate stress and anxiety. Is that true?
You’d think that someone who curses up a storm might be dishonest and bad news all around. A new study finds that the opposite may be true.
Casually using psychiatric terms for personality quirks can be harmful to people who actually have these illnesses.
We get better at recognizing certain odor groups as we get older, a new study shows.
The old folks are coming, and they want the red stuff in your veins. Is California company Ambrosia just high-tech vampirism?
Imagine how much more you could get accomplished if you didn’t waste all that time sleeping, and just napped in short bursts through the day. Is that feasible?
Spankings are common and legal in many public schools — but experts say they don't work. So why are they still a form of discipline?
Your average psychopath isn't a ruthless killer. It's far likelier you'll find them running for office, leading a company or just enjoying a cup of coffee next to you at work.
If you ran into a chainsaw-swinging psychopath, you’d probably remember. But what about everyday pscyhopaths?
Throwing games to make kids happy may negatively affect their ability to make important decisions — even if it does boost their self-esteem.
After you try this pungent party trick, you'll never doubt the power of garlic.
According to doctors, injecting cooking oil into your muscles to make them appear larger does not work, could possibly kill you.
Are patients actually developing a foreign accent, or has something else gone haywire?
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