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Striking differences in the composition of the gut microbiome suggest that fermented food could help those suffering from anorexia.
1hr 25mins
Richard Reeves explains the big problems facing men today — and why no one is talking about them.
The discovery has enormous implications for the development of novel anti-anxiety medications.
More than a third of Americans don’t get enough sleep. Diet is an important, under-recognized culprit.
Nagomi helps us find balance in discord by unifying the elements of life while staying true to ourselves.
Forget these scientific myths to better understand your brain and yourself.
Journaling helped Marcus Aurelius cultivate the emotional intelligence necessary to steer Rome through turbulent times.
A study shows that the brains of lonely individuals respond in odd ways to visual stimuli, while those of non-lonely people react similarly.
To understand Vincent van Gogh, we must first debunk the myth of the tortured artist. Van Gogh believed his illness inhibited his creativity.
8mins
How America became a fragile nation — and how it can get its resilience back.
The lack of friendship is particularly a problem for men. But there are easy ways to make friends.
Treating “oniomania” or compulsive buying disorder is about protecting your finances as well as your mental health.
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Kids are more anxious and depressed than ever. Is identity politics to blame?
Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy utilizes a non-ordinary state of consciousness to heal.
Long-term research efforts have revealed alarming mental health trends.
Awe-inspiring moments can be found in our daily lives, and they have surprising benefits for our health and sense of well-being.
End of life patients face mental health challenges uniquely existential and spiritual in nature — but psychedelics are emerging as a possible solution to relieve the suffering.
A blood test to diagnose mental illness is a "holy grail" of psychiatry.
High-conflict people are found in all walks of life. Learning how to identify them, and what to do next, can save you much emotional turmoil.
Pick up the paintbrush and get to work.
About 2.5% of women and 2.2% of men in the U.S. meet the criteria for body dysmorphic disorder.
There's such thing as a healthy sense of pride in oneself and one’s accomplishments.
Depression might be similar to dreaming.
“The Tao of the wise is to work without effort.”
This is your brain on work.
Extreme home environments — either very supportive or harshly negligent — tend to produce more sensitive kids.
Lonely humans will become infatuated with AI-fabricated personas.
Research shows that spending more time on social media is associated with body image issues in boys and young men.
Studies show talk therapy works, but experts disagree about how it does so. Finding the answer could help professionals and patients.