Ask a TherapistGuest column

Five things to try instead of ending a friendship

If we don’t figure out how to deal with the (occasionally grating) humanity of the people we wish to be close to, we are resigning ourselves to loneliness.

By Emma NadlerOctober 13, 2024

Parkinson’s is often misdiagnosed. New tests may change that.

New biomarker tests could improve diagnostic accuracy in early Parkinson’s disease and even diagnose it before symptoms begin.

By Meeri KimOctober 10, 2024
Ask a TherapistGuest column

Why do I feel sleepy on the couch and then wide awake in bed?

Starting over, responsibilities before bed, conditioned arousal, pressure to sleep and having nothing to focus on are reasons you may be sleepy on a couch but not in bed.

By Lisa StraussSeptember 29, 2024
Ask a TherapistGuest column

A psychologist explains how a new in-law can tear a family apart

Some parents have faced estrangement from their adult child because of a spouse.

By Joshua ColemanSeptember 22, 2024

Be humble. It’s good for learning and your relationships.

Intellectual humility may also help us smooth over and forgive differences and is associated with a better mood and a sense of closeness.

By Richard SimaSeptember 19, 2024

It’s never ‘just’ a concussion. Your brain is injured.

We still do not completely understand what causes a concussion, but we do know that its effects can cause widespread disruption to the brain and its normal functioning.

By Richard SimaSeptember 13, 2024
Well+BeingGuest column

5 ways to recognize and avoid political gaslighting

Those who propagate disinformation and lies to manipulate people into supporting them have earned that title of gaslighter.

By Robin Stern and Marc BrackettSeptember 10, 2024

Parkinson’s may begin in the gut, study says, adding to growing evidence

Mucosal damage — an erosion, break or sore in the mucous lining of the GI tract — was associated with a 76 percent greater risk of developing Parkinson’s.

By Meeri KimSeptember 5, 2024
On Your MindGuest column

How to spark joy in your life

Learn how to spark joy and improve mental health with these strategies.

By Juli FragaSeptember 1, 2024

Covid associated with increased risk for hearing loss in young adults

The hearing loss risk size after covid was higher than expected, even after adjusting for other factors such as age, sex, income, metabolic profiles and lifestyle.

By Richard SimaAugust 29, 2024

Matthew Perry started taking ketamine legally. That’s never been easier.

Matthew Perry’s addiction and death heightens concerns about the fast-growing use of ketamine to treat depression and the adequacy of regulatory oversight.

By Daniel Gilbert and Richard SimaAugust 23, 2024
On Your MindGuest column

How to sleep better while traveling

Find solutions for anxiety, re-create home conditions, prime your environment and deal with jet lag.

By Lisa StraussAugust 21, 2024
On Your MindGuest column

Election season can cause anxiety. Here’s how to deal with it.

Learn effective coping strategies to manage election anxiety and protect your mental health.

By Gregory Scott Brown, MDAugust 18, 2024

Yoga for the brain: It may sharpen your mind, protect against cognitive decline

Yoga may help reduce stress reactivity and may improve neurocognitive efficiency, which is our ability to more effectively use limited cognitive resources.

By Richard SimaAugust 15, 2024
Smarter AgingGuest column

How useful are cognitive tests? The answer might surprise you.

When should you worry about your memory, and what can cognitive tests really tell you about your brain.

By Steven PetrowAugust 11, 2024
Well+BeingGuest column

The heartbreak of parent-child estrangement, and how to cope

Parents must be more psychological and active in maintaining their connection to their adult children if a close relationship is the goal.

By Joshua ColemanAugust 11, 2024

When mammograms lead to more testing, it doesn’t mean automatic bad news

For some women, the time between a callback and additional tests can be terrifying.

By Marlene CimonsAugust 10, 2024

Even professional athletes choke. Here’s how we can manage the yips.

To perform under pressure, Olympic athletes and all of us can use strategies such as practicing under stress and having a pre-performance routine.

By Richard SimaAugust 8, 2024
On Your MindGuest column

Stress is hard to avoid. Here are 3 ways to reduce its negative effects.

Stress can affect the brain and body, particularly if it becomes the norm for long periods of time. But we can ease stress in our lives and feel better.

By Christopher W.T. Miller, MDAugust 6, 2024

How Olympians – and the rest of us – stay balanced and upright

Staying upright and balanced is an Olympic-level feat for all of us, thanks to our vestibular system and cerebellum.

By Richard SimaAugust 1, 2024