Psychologist Westley Youngren explains why we dream, why nightmares are so important to study, and lucid dreaming is ...

We need a new paradigm for addiction that puts psychology first and recognizes its heterogeneity. Only then will we see that ...

At any bus stop or while waiting in line, most people will have their heads down looking at their phones. Recent research found that many people check their phones at least 50 times per day. But ...

Boredom is one of those human traits, like appreciating humor or music or ocean views, that we take for granted without ...

His research revealed that people who had a higher need for closure tended to make decisions quickly and had strong opinions.

Olympians can teach us to redefine what it means to be successful. They face daily setbacks and have to learn to deal with ...

A growing body of research suggests that some dreams might indicate the existence of physiologic changes before conventional ...

Goosebumps arise when tiny muscles around hair follicles contract, causing the hair to stand on end. Learn what triggers them and when they may be cause for concern.