Walking may spark creative thinking From artists to office workers, people in all walks of life claim that going for a stroll helps them work out ideas or overcome creative blocks, and now new research finds that stretching one's legs really does give a mental boost.
Fitness in middle age linked to healthier brain in later years People who have better aerobic fitness in middle age may ward off decreases in brain volume later in life, potentially preserving memory and other functions, a U.S. study suggests.
Military kids may be more apt to smoke, drink and carry guns Teens with parents or caregivers in the military may be more likely to drink, smoke, and carry weapons than other kids, a U.S. study suggests.
Social media can feed Munchausen by proxy, experts say Experts say the case of a mother accused of poisoning her 5-year-old son to death with salt appears be an example of how social media feeds into Munchausen by proxy, a disorder in which caretakers purposely harm children and then bask in the attention and sympathy.
Learning a new language at any age helps the brain Learning a second language may help improve brain function regardless of when you start, according to a new study
Woman jumps into crocodile pit to commit suicide A 65-year-old Thai woman removed her shoes on Friday and then committed suicide by jumping into a crocodile-filled pond, witnesses tell police who today confirmed the death.
How to handle anxious kids on Halloween Lots of kids love to scare, and be scared, on Halloween. But some parents may have children who get a little anxious about all of the scary things they see.
Antisocial behavior may be genetic but triggered by environment, study says In a new study, researchers found evidence that certain genetic variants, along with environmental factors, affect the brain, and therefore behavior.
Overcoming the stigma surrounding postpartum depression Postpartum depression continues to be misunderstood and misdiagnosed. Karen Kleiman, a social worker and author of This Isn’t What I Expected: Overcoming Postpartum Depression spoke with Dr. Manny Alvarez, senior managing health editor for FoxNews.com, about her experience with depression and how women can deal with their symptoms.
New Study Contradicts FDA, Says Chantix Raises Suicide Risks Pfizer's smoking cessation drug Chantix carries too many risks and should only be tried when other treatments fail, researchers said. This new study contradicts two previous studies by the FDA that showed Chantix did not increase the risk of being hospitalized for psychiatric problems such as depression
