Stress, the body's natural response to different types of challenges and daily problems, is an inherently harmless state ...

A new study suggests that a single habit is better for the brain than previously thought — and can treat symptoms of ...

Have you ever made a decision that, in hindsight, seemed irrational? A new study with mice, which could have implications for people, suggests that some decisions are, to a certain extent, beyond ...

The riskiest behavior in humans peaks in adolescence. Researchers from the University of Michigan and James Madison ...

At its core, conservation is about behavior change. Yet few organizations have put in place the structure, standards, and ...

Physical exercise is one of the main recommendations for maintaining good health. However, when practiced compulsively and ...

Roughly two decades ago, a community-wide reckoning emerged concerning the credibility of published literature in the social-behavioral sciences, especially psychology. Several large scale studies ...

The largest-ever study of dog behavior, tracking more than 47,000 pets, reveals how breed, size, sex, and age shape canine traits. It provides insights that could help identify early signs of illness ...

Labs at UC Santa Barbara, UC Berkeley, Stanford and U of Virginia, discovered and replicated 16 novel findings in social-behavioral studies using the best available research practices. Roughly two ...