Most people don’t move enough. The trick is to do what you can whenever you can, even if it’s just standing up more than once an hour and walking a bit.
In clinical trials, scientists often test a drug or procedure against a placebo — a treatment that has no effect — to find out how well their new treatment works.
Boredom contributes to pandemic fatigue, and it may account for why some people don’t follow social distancing rules.
Depression in teens alters their brains’ pathways in ways that may put those kids at risk of lifelong mental-health problems — unless they get help.
Electrical activity in the brain reveals when we are focused or allowing our minds to wander freely.
An area of the brain that lights up when hungry people see food also revs up when lonely people see social activities.
Splitting your attention between devices can make it hard to create new memories, even when you’re not multitasking.
During even partial lockdowns, keeping connected with friends makes all the difference. That’s what athletes and other teen groups are finding.
Stress from experiencing racist acts can lead Black teens to recognize and confront racism and fight for social justice.