New findings dispute the long-standing belief that exposure to depleted uranium is the cause of Gulf War Syndrome in veterans. Read More
Children who experience behavioral problems, such as hyperactivity and anxiety, are more likely to develop mental health problems and emotional difficulties as teens, a new study reports. Read More
Irregular sleep patterns and inconsistent sleep-wake times increase the risk of bad moods and developing depression. Read More
A new study reveals why we tend to prefer music from our teenage years as we age. Findings suggest songs from our youth may be entangled with positive memories of experiences from that time. Read More
We are all vulnerable to conspiratorial thinking when we feel our identities are at stake and our emotions are strong. Read More
Forming an accurate impression of a person is important as people rely on their instincts when deciding to begin a relationship. People who report greater personal wellbeing are easier to "read" than others on first impression. Read More
Metaphors represent over 70% of figurative language used to convey love and emotion in pop music. Over two-thirds of love songs reflect the correlation between physical proximity and possession. Read More
Borderline personality disorder affects 5% of the population. A new study reveals people with BPD are becoming more knowledgeable about their disorder and treatments available but may find it difficult to find evidence-based help for their symptoms. Read More
Higher pain intensity was linked to reductions in working memory ability and increased activity in the ventromedial prefrontal cortex. Read More
An EEG study of couples embarking on romantic gestures, such as hugging and kissing, reveal positive emotions are mainly processed in the left hemisphere of the brain. Read More
People who frequently travel more than 75 miles from home report being 7% happier than those who travel infrequently, or who don't travel at all. Read More
Researchers explore the health and wellbeing benefits of music, from improving creativity to helping boost mood. Read More