The mint family, also known as Lamiaceae, is a diverse group of herbs that are widely used for culinary, medicinal, and ornamental purposes. The family is comprised of over 7,000...

A new study published in Behavior Genetics provides evidence of a bidirectional relationship between same-sex attraction and psychological distress. The findings indicate that experiencing attraction to people of the same...

Randy K. Hawkins, M.D., Chief Medical Officer at TranscarentTranscarent appoints Dr. Randy Hawkins as Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and will report to Transcarent Chief Executive Officer, Glen Tullman. As CMO,...

Breathwork has seen a massive spike in interest in the Western world over the past decade. But what does science have to say about its effectiveness in alleviating psychological maladies?...

As a mother of two young children, I understand the importance of keeping kids entertained during the much-awaited spring break. But, it takes some real strategy to plan spring break...

People who attribute events to God in their daily life tend to have higher levels of meaning in life, according to new research published in The Journal of Positive Psychology....

Did you know that your brain has a cartoonish little version of your body living inside it? It might sound odd, but it’s true!It’s called the homunculus, and it’s responsible...

  Do you find yourself tossing and turning at night, unable to shake off the anxious thoughts that keep racing through your mind? Do you dread going to bed because...

Although recent empirical work suggests that intellectual humility is associated with reduced affective polarization, greater openness to learning about rival positions, and empathy for political opponents, the authors of a...

Functional magnetic resonance imaging, or fMRI, is one of the most advanced tools for understanding how we think. As a person in an fMRI scanner completes various mental tasks, the...