Outdoor play and nature-based activities can help buffer some of the negative mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic for teens, a new study shows.

Thinking for pleasure or daydreaming can be a great way to tackle boredom or stress. So why are so many adults unable or unwilling to do it?

New research with Indigenous Ecuadorian Shuar communities indicates that disgust may protect us from pathogens.

Research in mice suggests that during sleep, neurons are busy connecting emotions like fear to memory. The finding may shed light on PTSD and anxiety.

"You can have a good job, good insurance, do everything 'right,' and still find yourself struggling due to the nature of the healthcare system in the US."

"You can have a good job, good insurance, do everything 'right,' and still find yourself struggling due to the nature of the healthcare system in the US."

To end food waste, we need to stop thinking that oddly-shaped, bruised, or discolored fruit is bad, but our emotions can get in the way, researchers report.

Medical students who identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual are more likely than their heterosexual peers to experience burnout, research finds.

Emotional intelligence may be far more important for entrepreneurs than previously thought, researchers report.

Fear about COVID-19 can make it harder for you to judge the accuracy of information, and even make you more likely to spread misinformation.