Laughter may protect the brains of older individuals, study finds A new small study from Loma Linda University in Southern California found a relationship between humor and memory in older individuals.
Why exercise is important— even if you don’t need to lose weight The promise of a smaller waistline may get you into the gym, but all of your sweating and panting is delivering far more than aesthetic changes.
Why stress eating doesn't work In case you needed more scientifically-proven research that bad food doesn't actually make you feel good, a brand-new study published in the American Psychological Association's Journal of Experimental Psychology: Animal Learning and Cognition just disproved the whole idea behind stress-eating.
Robin Williams death: The difference between depression and normal sadness Robin Williams was found dead this afternoon at his home near Tiburon, California, according to the Marin County Sheriff's Office.
Meditation may prevent work-related stress, burnout Regular doses of meditation might prevent work-related stress and burnout, a small U.S. study suggests.
Scientists find gene linking intellectual ability to thickness of brain matter Researchers have found a gene linking intelligence to the thickness of so-called "grey matter" in the brain, and say their discovery could help scientists understand how and why some people have learning difficulties.
Sceletium, potent mood booster Among the many thousands of plants used medicinally around the world, about a hundred or so are mind and mood-modifying. Now, a plant from South Africa has made its way to North America, and it too promises significant mind enhancing effects
Alkermes' schizophrenia drug Aristada gets FDA nod The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved Alkermes Plc's longer-acting injectable version of blockbuster schizophrenia pill Abilify, making the treatment available in two doses.
Germanwings co-pilot’s past may hold keys to his actions As investigators search for clues as to why Germanwings co-pilot Andreas Lubitz crashed a passenger plane into the French Alps on Tuesday, the key may lie in his past, one expert says.
Chinese restaurant owner admits serving opium-laced noodles to hook customers A Chinese restaurant owner has been arrested after allegedly lacing dishes with opium in an effort to keep customers coming back, BBC News reported.
