Walking is good for body and mind, but just how long a walk is needed to get us to better health? New research takes a shot at answering the question.

What does neuroscience tell us about the differences between women's and men's brains? The story isn't as clear as you may think.

Our psychological immune systems have the ability to "bounce back." While stressful events throw us off our game, our psychological immune system has the power to bounce back much faster than previously thought. That’s the finding of a recent study…

What if you had access to a technology with the power to short-circuit negative memories before they formed – would you do it? We may not be far away from this science-fiction concept becoming reality, because the technology is already here. It’s…

While stressful events throw us off our game, our “psychological immune system” has the power to bounce back much faster than previously thought. That’s the finding of a new study that began tracking a group of employees in mid-March, just as…

We could all use some good news right about now, and many of us love coffee, so let’s jump into some good news about drinking coffee (at least potential good news). Here’s the thumbnail version: new preliminary research may have uncovered why coffee…

“Just breathe” is basic advice that’s easy to ignore. But when dealing with increased stress—as we are during these strange pandemic weeks—simple, controlled breathing is one of the best tools available for getting a grip on our emotions and the…

Spurred on by the coronavirus pandemic, science continues uncovering a wealth of knowledge about how viruses spread, some of it quite practical. For example, while we know we should be washing our hands for at least 20 seconds, what role does hand…

Will warm weather and high humidity stop the coronavirus pandemic as some public officials have claimed? While research results haven’t been consistent, a new report from the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NAS) suggests…

In the microworld of disease, our enemies sometimes become our saviors. To beat the coronavirus that we’re all facing now, SARS-CoV-2, researchers are focused on recruiting other viruses to go to war on our behalf, but time isn’t on our side. Our…

After writing my last article on the buying and selling frenzy for N95 masks, I couldn’t have anticipated what was coming next, but it’s clear that the story is only getting bigger. A flurry of news came shortly after, documenting from multiple…

You never know what a new day will bring. What started as an early morning call with a friend to help get N95 masks to hospitals in desperate need turned into a roller coaster of contacts in a frenzied, pandemic-driven market. For the next 10 hours,…

A new study examines what derails us when we set out to achieve a goal. All of us start out after a goal with energy and motivation, so why do we so often fail to hit the target? A new study at the intersection of neuroscience and behavioral science…

Data from the Spanish Flu pandemic suggests that strict social distancing and other measures slowed disease spread and decreased mortality rates by as much as 50% in cities that used them. That’s the conclusion of a research review of three papers…

We’re all trying hard to find hidden upsides in this health crisis. My search for positives brought me to previous epidemics to see what people took away from those experiences. There I came across a realistically hopeful study that suggests both our…

So here we are, sitting in our homes surrounded by our snacks, and many of them aren’t very healthy. Sugar looms large in the lockdown. To help manage the effects of that sugar, there’s an important habit we should adopt if we’re not already doing…

New research strengthens the link between pollution and multiple disorders. A growing number of studies are pointing to a link between exposure to air pollution and mental health disorders across age groups. Research to-date has mainly focused on air…

Research traces the neural connections underlying negative thoughts and emotions The largest brain imaging study of its kind may have found a reason why people with anxiety and mood disorders so often feel unable to escape negative thoughts and…

The over-the-counter pain medicine acetaminophen has a bizarre but intriguing research history. Multiple studies from the past decade have shown that the drug not only treats physical pain, but may also blunt emotional pain. A new study suggests a…

A new study adds support to claims that the psychedelic drug psilocybin, when combined with psychotherapy, can effectively treat depression and anxiety years after taking the drug. The research follows up on a 2016 study that tested the effects of a…