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Benjamin Vander Steen / Flickr What Good Is Thinking About Death?
We're all going to die and we all know it. This can be both a burden and a blessing.
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Sacura / Shutterstock Is Depression a Symptom of Parkinson's Disease?
A new study suggests depression is an early manifestation of the neurodegenerative disease, not just a byproduct of being chronically ill.
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David Gray / Reuters The Mechanics of Preventing Procrastination
A new study finds that thinking about far-off events in terms of days, rather than years, makes people get started sooner.
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tanakawho / Flickr Mixed Signals: Why People Misunderstand Each Other
The psychological quirks that make it tricky to get an accurate read on someone's emotions
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darkday/Flickr Setting Limits for Testing Brains
A neuroscientist discusses a new White House report on ethical questions for the future of human brain research.
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Steve Wilson/Flickr Making Theater Autism-Friendly
Reduced sounds, brighter lights, and an opportunity to learn about the show ahead of time make plays a more pleasant experience for those with autism. But the most important thing is a non-judgmental environment.
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Amelia Cook/Flickr/The Atlantic Overcoming an Eating Disorder With Instagram
Many patients post photos of their meals and changing bodies to document their recovery—and in the process, some have found an online community of supporters.
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Kenneth Lu/Flickr For a More Creative Brain, Travel
How international experiences can open the mind to new ways of thinking
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Wolfgang Rattay/Reuters Depressed Doesn't Mean Dangerous
News reports are focusing on the Germanwings pilot's possible depression, following a familiar script in the wake of mass killings. But the evidence shows violence is extremely rare among the mentally ill.
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Sean MacEntee/Flickr When HIV Infects the Brain
A new study reports that the virus can infiltrate the central nervous system within months of infection.
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[bine]/Flickr When Fatigue Boosts Creativity
Most of the time, we do better on tasks when we're most awake. But some problems require a mind that's just a bit tired—or otherwise impaired.
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Abbas Dulleh/AP Infectious Psychology
As the Ebola epidemic subsides, global leaders look to the next outbreak.
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amysphere/Flickr The Computer Will See You Now
A growing number of people are turning to online counseling, possibly at the expense of their privacy or the quality of the mental-health care they receive.
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Ben Margot / AP How Uncertainty Fuels Anxiety
An inability to live with life's unknowns can lead to worry and distress.
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rakka_pl/Flickr The Healthiest Typeface
A new study adds more support to the idea that the right font can help sway health behavior.
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Erik Fitzpatrick/Flickr Why a Healthy Person's Perception of Time Is Inaccurate
People with normal brains feel the hours pass more slowly than they really do, but new research illuminates the ways this can be manipulated.
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nchlsft/Shutterstock How to Teach Doctors Empathy
"Being a good doctor requires an understanding of people, not just science."
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Jeff Farmer/Flickr An Overnight Nursing Home for Dementia Patients
Many with Alzheimer's are at their most active after dark. A New York care facility has launched an after-hours camp-style program to entertain them until the morning—and help their caregivers get some sleep.
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Jeremy Thompson/Flickr Objects in Brain May Be Bigger Than They Appear
Scientists still don't know what causes the mysterious Alice in Wonderland Syndrome, in which people, usually children, suddenly see things change size.
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Alexandru Panolu/Flickr To Make Roads Safe, Make Them Feel Dangerous
A new study adds weight to the idea that heightening drivers' sense of risk may actually cut down on traffic collisions.
