Socializing is essential for brain health, but how much is enough? This fun rule, based on science, can help you decide.

A generation growing up with algorithmic feeds is not suffering “brain damage,” but their attention, emotions and habits are being shaped in powerful ways. For many families, the first smartphone or ...

A recent study published in Computers in Human Behavior suggests that individuals who excessively use their smartphones ...

Heavy use of smartphones, internet, and many social media platforms can have debilitating effects on our neural processing, ...

A new study has uncovered the ways different types of play are linked to children's social abilities and brain activity. The ...

When a baby smiles at you, it's almost impossible not to smile back. This spontaneous reaction to a facial expression is part ...

Emotions and scents can create unforgettable moments. Neuroscience shows that both personal experiences and social memories ...

Imagine finding out your friends hosted a dinner party and didn't invite you, or that you were passed over for a job you were excited about. These moments hurt, and people often describe rejection in ...