Category: Health Psychology

“The proper function of man is to live – not to exist.” – Jack London I’ve learned to not give up on life. Even when the darkest clouds have been cast upon me, what...

Could one of your favorite pastimes be an addiction? Not only is the sedentary nature of watching television partly responsible for fattening the country — 33% of the population is overweight — some experts...

Studies suggest classical music helps train children’s brains to build neuro–pathways, specifically those for language processes, spatial intelligence, and creativity. But just because you’ve graduated into adulthood doesn’t mean you’re immune to the Mozart...

A game of red light-green light might improve your eating habits. In a new study conducted at Massachusetts General Hospital’s main cafeteria, tagging foods with red, yellow, or green stickers and placing wholesome “green”...

Sight, hearing, and smell are often taken for granted. But would you know if your senses were in trouble? Each day, they’re exposed to harsh environments — loud music, cell phones, and too much...

Your bed may be causing health problems that threaten more than your peaceful slumber. Take inventory of these hidden threats: Bed bugs are reddish–brown insects that nestle into mattresses, feeding on you (or pets)...

Clinical studies confirm what religion has long suggested: creative expressions don’t just comment on the human experience, they help transcend physical suffering. With hundreds of hospitals implementing some form of art therapy program, it...

Stress is emotional and physical strain in response to pressure from the outside world. Any negative situation that causes you to make a rapid adjustment, such as arguing with your partner, your child or...

According to recent research, color paints your perspective, thoughts, feelings, even your cognitive function — suggesting that when it comes to the spectrum of light, there’s more than meets the eye. Before choosing hues...

A study done by researchers at UCLA shows gay men infected with HIV who hide their sexuality become sick with AIDS faster, and die sooner, than those who are out of the closet. In...