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The Rare Disease That Stops People From Feeling Fear
Imagine jumping out of an aeroplane and feeling nothing. No rush of adrenaline, or quickening heartbeat. … “In that situation, SM and other individuals with amygdala damage will go nose-to-nose with relatively unfamiliar experimenters, which
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Some Kids Need More Protection From Ultra-Processed Food
… Some children are born with what scientists call a strong food reward drive, says psychologist Ashley Gearhardt at the University of Michigan. They feel extra strong motivation to eat. They’re hungry often, may eat quickly, and they
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Why Singing Is Good For Your Brain
If there is a song in your soul, sing it out loud — whether in your car on your morning commute or at karaoke with friends. It’s okay if you are not the next Beyoncé.
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The Healthier the Food, the Faster It Goes Bad. Or So People Think.
A healthy diet is a goal for many consumers, but a recent study found something that can deter people from eating more healthful food: They worry about it spoiling. … “There are so many different types of
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People With A.D.H.D. Are Likely to Die Significantly Earlier Than Their Peers, Study Finds
Stephen Hinshaw, a professor of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, who studies A.D.H.D. but was not involved in the new British research, described the study as “a major finding,” the first analysis of
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Doing Good is Good For You, Research Shows
If you want to increase your happiness and well-being, spend your money, time or energy on someone else. Research consistently finds that acts of altruism, such as donating money, volunteering or giving blood, benefit both
