Although exercise is important for cardiovascular and bone health, it is not an effective way to lose or keep off weight. It's the diet that matters the most. This is why.

Is your relationship working for you? Is it allowing you to be, or become, the person you want to be? If these four signs are present, it just might be what you've been looking for.

New research confirms that, for most partners, more frequent sex is tied to greater relationship satisfaction. But for some, it definitely is not, and for a few others, occasional sex is just fine. Here's why.

The emotional toll of caring for animals can be devastating, with suicide rates among veterinarians and animal rescue workers among the highest of any profession. Here’s what can be done to address this growing mental health crisis.

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This year, the movie 'Jaws' celebrates its 50th anniversary. Its success reflects the enduring importance of our most ancient fear: being hunted.

Social media feeds are filled with posts calling ADHD a "trauma response." Not only does the research say otherwise, but blaming ADHD on trauma can make it harder to cope with.

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Has your creative work hit a wall of resistance? Stop. It may be a sign that you need to try something different to avoid burnout and refresh your creativity, explains @pbstarkok

Wherever you are in your life right now—whether you’re facing a crisis, feeling stuck, or just wondering what’s next—these suggestions can help you grow and flourish.

We all know aging can bring on physical or mental decline. But new research finds that those downsides could be a lot farther off than we thought. In fact, older people are getting younger all the time.

Much of what we believe is based on intuition, faith, subjective experience, and trust in what others tell us. Is it any wonder that so many of our beliefs turn out to be wrong?

Wisdom isn't about having all the answers—it's about having the courage to question and remain open.

Friendship turning into love is not only a common experience but a desirable one. This is why, explains @JustinLehmiller 

People who are particularly high in narcissism are not only unpleasant to have around, but their behavior also negatively affects others. These suggestions can help you identify them early and limit the potential damage, explains @swhitbo

Are any of these dysfunctional thought patterns keeping you up at night? Here’s what you can do to quiet them and get back to sleep, by @DrJeff4Help

Not all cases of schizophrenia look the same, and new research suggests that certain brain, gut, and brain-gut biomarkers could be used to identify distinct subtypes of schizophrenia. Here’s what that really means, by @sarahanmy

In a world where it seems difficult to trust other people, digital intimacy may feel less risky and more controllable for some. But it can't replace genuine human relationships, writes @drbrandon .

Are female breasts arousing because they're covered, or covered because they're arousing? Here’s what new research reveals.

Here's how to bounce back from dating burnout, by therapist Sari Cooper, CST, LCSW.