The brain and body benefits of holistic practices like traditional martial arts are clear. While earlier research focused more on athletic activities, sport, and competition in adults, more recent work has expanded... Read more »
Music has an important role to play in keeping us healthy. Passively listening to music to modulate one’s mood is the most common way people interact with music. However, active engagement with... Read more »
It’s well-established that many different nonhuman animals (animals) live in groups, or assemblages. In her new book titled Multispecies Assemblies, Dutch philosopher and prolific author Dr. Eva Meijer stresses that all of... Read more »
Cannabis use among older adults (over the age of 65) is growing rapidly. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health indicated that between 2015 and 2023, the prevalence of self-reported previous... Read more »
In recent years, an increasing number of individuals in the United States have turned to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to address their healthcare needs. Over the past two decades, patients have... Read more »
Johnides, B. D., Borduin, C. M., Sheerin, K. M., & Kuppens, S. (2025). Secondary benefits of family member participation in treatments for childhood disorders: A multilevel meta-analytic review. Psychological Bulletin, 151(1), 1–32.... Read more »
Autistic individuals often face challenges in social interaction due to differences in communication styles, sensory sensitivities, and difficulty interpreting social cues. These factors can make forming and maintaining friendships challenging. However, autistic... Read more »
Next week is Thanksgiving. For many, the day will be filled with food (a lot), family and friends, and endless football games on TV. Some families or friend gatherings have a tradition... Read more »
By Corinne Graffunder, PhD, (Director of the Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) The Centers for Disease... Read more »
By Isabelle Orozco (APA Women’s Programs Office) Every year many children and adults creatively plan out their costumes for the one night where spooky wins. And even though for the most part... Read more »