Dec 4, 2025
One of the many dangers of social media is cyberbullying. Because any user can create a fake account that they believe cannot be traced, bullies readily unleash their venom online.
Nov 26, 2025
Research indicates that adolescents who spend too much time on their smartphones are at greater risk for developing attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD
Nov 20, 2025
Physical exercise may change the composition of the microbiome, which refers to the trillions of microscopic bacteria that reside in our guts.
Nov 13, 2025
As people age, memory and other cognitive abilities decline. But common age-related forgetfulness usually does not cause dementia, which is an impairment that disrupts everyday functioning.
Nov 6, 2025
People with social anxiety dread interacting with others in public situations, mostly because they fear being evaluated or judged.
Oct 30, 2025
Antidepressant medications have helped millions of people overcome the sometimes debilitating effects of depression, which increases the risk of death if left untreated.
Oct 23, 2025
People with open or extroverted personalities tend to display more novelty-seeking behaviors.
Oct 16, 2025
When people are exposed to images depicting brand new experiences, the midbrain becomes active. But when they are exposed to images that depict only partially new experiences, the level of activation is much lower.