Terrifying teens by making them lie in coffins, forcing them to spend a night on a frigid street or a bare prison cell— these harsh measures are used in reality shows in an attempt to put delinquents back on the straight and …
Body & Mind
Our Personalities Are Constantly Changing, Even if We Think They’re Not
We admit we’ve changed in the past, but mistakenly believe we’ll be the same person in the future
Unlikely Partners: Grateful Dead Drummer Teams with Scientist to Study How Rhythm Heals
Mickey Hart’s quest to understand the power of music in medicine
Strongest Study Yet Shows Meditation Can Lower Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
Most doctors say meditation can’t hurt you, but now there’s reassuring evidence that it may help you as well when it comes to warding off disease.
6 Breathing Exercises to Relax in 10 Minutes or Less
Overworked, underslept and feeling the pressure? There are plenty of ways to find calm, without investing in a four-hand spa massage. All you need is a pair of lungs, your breath and 10 minutes or less.
Acupuncture May Offer Real Relief for Chronic Pain
Some people swear that regular sessions of acupuncture help relieve their back pain and headaches. And now there’s evidence they may be right.
Can Meditation Make You Smarter?
Most of us know that meditating is a great way to reduce stress. But meditative practice goes beyond taking a chill pill. Meditating is also associated with structural changes in the brain that help sharpen focus and improve …
Can Telling the Truth Make You Healthier?
Turns out, honesty really is the best policy
More Evidence that Exercise May Help Treat Depression
A new clinical trial among patients with heart failure shows that regular exercise helps alleviate depressive symptoms and prevent hospitalizations and death
How Feeling Lonely Can Shorten Your Life
Is loneliness lethal? According to two new studies published online Monday in the Archives of Internal Medicine, living alone or feeling lonely can increase your chances of disability and early death.
Scientists Predict Weight Gain and Sexual Activity by Peeking at the Brain
It sounds a bit like science fiction, but a group of researchers from Dartmouth College were able to observe students’ brain activity to predict their future behavior.
How ‘Bring Your Dog to Work’ Days Could Lower Stress
A study finds that your four-legged companion can be a great stress reliever at work and encourage better relationships with co-workers too
In the Brain, Broken Hearts Hurt Like Broken Bones
Sticks and stones may break your bones, but names can hurt just as much.