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Research shows exercising the body is one of the best ways to boost intelligence and preserve it through old age.

A previously unknown mechanism through which the brain produces new nerve cells after a stroke has been discovered by researchers. A stroke is caused by a blood clot blocking a blood vessel in the brain, which leads to an interruption of blood flow and…

From the words for colours to how to tie a shoelace, kids have lots to learn – and for the most part, they depend on others to teach it to them.

Gay and bisexual youth who are supported by their family and feel comfortable talking to them about their lifestyle are less likely to become involved in high-risk sexual behaviors, according to a…

Children who are emotionally abused and neglected face similar and sometimes worse mental health problems as children who are physically or sexually abused, yet psychological abuse is rarely…

A new review of the way health care professionals emphasise weight to define health and wellbeing suggests the approach could be harmful to patients.

When kids say “the darnedest things,” it’s often in response to something they heard or saw.

Employees who are verbally abused by supervisors are more likely to “act out” at work, doing everything from taking a too-long lunch break to stealing, according to a new study led by a San Francisco…

Close relationships influence your emotional well-being and development.