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Behavioral Psychology
Chronic pain is often driven by brain processes that can be reprogrammed.
They're not just watching you; they're also calculating.
When the UK bans the American Bully XL this year, it won't rely on science to identify them.
"When Harry Met Sally" lied to you.
Over a third are worried that vaccines can cause "canine autism."
Simple "nudges" to remind people to show up for court could help keep thousands out of jail.
There’s really only one mistake you can make: continue doing the same thing you already know is hurting you and expect a different result.
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Our one-size-fits-all approach to sex education hasn't worked for a long time. Sex educator Emily Nagoski explains what we know (and don't know) about the role neurodiversity plays in intimacy.
"They decreased their drinking to the point that it was so low we didn’t record a blood-alcohol level."
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This biologist built a living robot from frog cells — and it could hold the key to the future of regenerative medicine.
A few key moments are linked to significant shifts in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Are fools happy and geniuses disorganized — or is that a mistaken stereotype?
Psychopathic tendencies may be present to some extent in all of us. New research is reframing this often sensationalized and maligned set of traits and finding some positive twists.
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A dog's breed isn't as predictive of behavior as many think it is. Environment and upbringing play a much larger role.
Neuroscientists think a cluster of cells in the brain that stimulate appetite could be a target for eating disorder therapies.
The key to its success lies not in its understanding of technology, but in its understanding of human nature.
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Primatologist Frans de Waal inadvertently popularized the term "alpha male." Now, he’s debunking common stereotypes to explain what an "alpha male" really is — empathetic and protective.
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Former Yale professor Dr. Morgan Levine shares 3 ways to change your diet to extend your life.
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Johns Hopkins professor Dr. Matthew Johnson answers 24 huge questions about psychedelics.
If you think everyone around you is terrible, the joke may be on you.
Raw food, paleo, gluten-free, detox, and ketogenic: All of these diet fads withered when subjected to scientific scrutiny.
Our bodies crave more food if we haven’t had enough protein, and this can lead to a vicious cycle.
It's not about fairness. It's about using every possible advantage.
What do Remus Lupin, Katniss Evergreen, William Wordsworth, and Usain Bolt all have in common?
You can’t spot a liar just by looking — but psychologists are zeroing in on methods that might actually work.
There are several different types of learner engagement, from emotional to cognitive. Here's how to improve each.
When it comes to spotting a lie, less is more.
Most people care what others think of them. In many situations, that can be leveraged for the common good.
