One night recently, I “left” my kitchen while still standing in it. My wife was telling me about some family vexations she’d happened upon during the day. As soon as I heard... Read more »
You’re lying in bed, finally quiet after a long day, when the thought arrives: Did I remember to send that crucial email? Your chest tightens. Your breathing becomes shallow. You know you... Read more »
Can a computer program teach the depressed brain to pick up emotional cues – and does that shift ease the weight of depression? Key Points People with depression often struggle to recognize... Read more »
Recent advances in brain research have confirmed for us that there are qualitative differences between the brain of an adolescent and that of an adult, impacting the way adolescents remember, think, reason,... Read more »
Trauma is pervasive, and thus numerous therapies have been developed to address its distressing symptoms. However, recent estimates suggest up to 50 percent of people with PTSD undergoing psychotherapy still do not... Read more »
“You remember when people got lost and just… figured it out,” my 13-year-old daughter recently said. She was right: And what’s more, she tapped into something deeper about how phone culture may... Read more »
Intelligence isn’t controlled by one single “intelligence center” in the brain. Instead, it emerges from a network of interconnected brain areas working together. Instead of one lone “IQ spot” in the brain,... Read more »
The internet is full of podcasts that spread misinformation on health-related topics, such as food dyes and vaccines. The internet also provides the resources to discover the truth, which is usually far... Read more »
August always carries a subtle shift. The long days shorten. Vacations wrap up. Back-to-school lists pop up in stores. Even for adults, this transition can trigger a cognitive shift: a mix of... Read more »
Why do some people seem obsessed with being admired, yet struggle to truly connect with others? For those with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), this paradox—seeking validation while lacking empathy—can define their lives... Read more »