Body and Mind

Unlike smartphones, our mental hardware is tremendously changeable. Here’s how our remarkably nimble brains rewire themselves. Read More...

If the Sandman has been conspicuously absent lately, there’s a reason for that. Read More...

A possible cause of your achy-breaky heart? Your emotional well-being. Dr. Sandeep Jauhar explains the connection between feelings and the health of your heart. Read More...

What will it take to stop the coronavirus? Read More...

Many people spend time and energy trying to escape from unpleasant thoughts and feelings, but could they have a useful purpose? Read more...

Is there a benefit to understanding our darker side? Read More...

Are you worrying about the wrong things? Researchers explain why we need to stop stressing about rare events, and focus our attention on more commonplace risks. Read More...

A calorie is not just a calorie. High-fat dairy might be good for you. We explore what the latest nutrition research tells us about diet and weight. Read More...

Getting older is inevitable, but can we improve the way we age?  Read more...

Why is the United States the biggest exporter of plasma in the world? Read More...