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Mental Health
Learning to Pay Attention: 5 Steps to Mindfulness Meditation
In our era of 24-hour digital distraction, the art paying attention is increasingly difficult. But for many, meditation can help. Here are some tips to get you started
Victory in Sports: Dominance, Not Pride
Fist-pumping. Arm-raising. Chest-thumping. We see it all the time in sports. But these athletes aren’t expressing pride in victory. They’re demonstrating dominance over their competitor.
Why Quick-Moving Eyes Are a Giveaway That You’re Less Likely to Wait in Line
Your eye movements could reveal a lot about how impulsive you are
American Eagle Stops Photoshopping Models for New Lingerie Campaign
In an effort to promote more realistic body images for teens, Aerie models are showing dimples, tattoos and stretch marks
5 Reasons Why TV’s Top Shows Are So Addictive
There’s science behind what makes your favorite shows so hard to miss.
Study Links Drinking to Memory Problems for Middle-Aged Men
Heavy drinking in men can age the brain’s memory ability by up to six years
Mashed Up Memory: How Alcohol Speeds Memory Loss in Men
Middle aged men who drink 2.5 drinks per day may accelerate memory loss by six years, according to a new study.
The 20 Best Worst Things That Have Been Said About Me on YouTube
As the debates over free speech vs. hate speech on the internet gets hotter, a TIME writer shares some of her favorite online insults.
FDA Urges Doctors to Cap Acetaminophen Doses
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says physicians should stop prescribing combination drugs with more than 325 milligrams (mg) of acetaminophen.
Study: Drug Testing At School Doesn’t Work
Students at schools with drug testing just as likely to smoke pot or drink as those at schools without
You Are Where You Live: How Dangerous Neighborhoods Make You Feel Paranoid
Simply walking through a sketchy-looking neighborhood can make you feel more paranoid and lower your trust in others.
Caffeine May Improve Memory
That cup of coffee in the morning may improve long-term memory, according to a new study.
The study, published in the journal Nature Neuroscience, found that participants who had been given caffeine pills had better memory recall. Scientists studied 160 participants ages 18 to 30, and showed them various photos of items at the outset, …