Psychology

Women who do this have lower risk of heart disease

In a new study from the University of Pittsburgh, researchers found middle-aged women who practiced self-compassion had a lower risk of developing heart disease...

Poor social health can predict heart disease

In a new study from Monash University, researchers found that among healthy older adults, social isolation and low social support are strong predictors of...

Giving social support to others may lower chronic inflammation in your body

In a new study from The Ohio State University, researchers found when it comes to your health, being willing to give social support to...

Scientists find an important cause of stroke

In a new study from the National University of Ireland, researchers found that one in 11 stroke survivors experienced a period of anger or...

If you worry about COVID-19 too much, then your cognition will suffer

The COVID-19 pandemic has tested our psychological limits. Some have been more affected than others by the stress of potential illness and the confusion of...

How to get rid of stress as holidays return to normal

A return to a more normal holiday season may also mean higher stress levels, so an expert offers some coping tips. Don't get too focused...

Simple mental health tips for this winter

Fall and winter can be challenging for many from a mental health perspective, and for the second year in a row, the holiday season...

Scientists capture the earliest humor in children

Young children’s ability to laugh and make jokes has been mapped by age for the first time using data from a new study involving...

How to use music to reduce your stress

Before she studied the plentiful evidence that music can alleviate stress, Ferol Carytsas was a kid who discovered that playing piano made her feel better. Today,...

Men, not women, feel more pain during breakups

In a new study from Lancaster University, researchers found that men tend to experience emotional pain more than women when their relationship takes a...