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What happens to your body during a panic attack?

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Why smelling a pine tree can instantly lift your mood

By Jennifer Byrne

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The 100 life decisions people dread most, according to psychologists

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4 research-backed ways to beat the winter blues in the colder months

By Gio Dolcecore / The Conversation

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In 1925, seven students went 60 hours without sleep—for science

By Bill Gourgey

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Extreme fear of the dentist linked to childhood trauma

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I tried a sound bath to see if it actually made me calmer

By Mack DeGeurin

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Does vagus nerve stimulation work? A scientific cure-all explained.

By Clarissa Brincat

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A dedicated son brings Fenway Park to his dad’s backyard

By Laura Baisas

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Bathroom doomscrolling may increase your risk of hemorrhoids

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Does St. John’s wort really increase serotonin?

By Clarissa Brincat

Does ashwagandha actually help with anxiety and sleep?

By Clarissa Brincat

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Man develops psychosis following ChatGPT’s salt-free diet

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Illinois’ ban on AI therapy won’t stop people from asking chatbots for help

By Mack DeGeurin

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Biomedical engineers grow whole-brain organoid

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Four-day work week benefits workers and employers, new study shows

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Why we forget our childhoods

By RJ Mackenzie

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The surprising benefits of video games

This sticker reads emotions (even the ones you try to hide)

By Mack DeGeurin

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Are cats really afraid of cucumbers? We asked the experts.

By Sarah Lindenfeld Hall