A core lesson of psychology is that while rare behavior is studied a lot, common behavior studied rarely. In face-to-face ...

Addiction and obesity share deep neurological roots. Can new treatments like GLP-1 drugs and MEAI help break the cycle?

According to psychologists, this could be the first telltale sign that someone is too set in their ways. They’re not just ...

Depending on the context and relationship, an increase in silence around you could stem from various factors, including a shift in dynamic, a perceived threat, or even a desire for space and ...

Babies encode memories, but they’re unable to recall them later in life, a new study shows. This finding offers insight into ...

Psychologist Jane Irungu explains why students lead double lives at school and home, challenges it may have, and what should ...

If you’ve ever caught yourself mindlessly mimicking someone else, it’s because of something called “mirroring activity” in ...

Podcast: Is there a single explanation that accounts for all addictive behaviors, or is the reality more complex? Under the Cortex explores.

People who felt forced to hide their intelligence growing up often experience side effects that last well into adulthood.

It may seem hard to believe, but snacking several times a day can boost your health and fitness — exercise snacking, that is.

Researchers are looking for ways to better conceptualize mental illnesses and reflect the natural variance clinicians see in ...