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The origins of ADHD, substance abuse and conduct disorder have been traced, and researcher have found that they develop from the same neurocognitive deficits, which in turn explains why they often occur together. The findings shed light on the cognitiv…

Whether the problem is health, enemies, poverty or difficulty with aging, “Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there,” suggested the late gospel musician Charles A. Tindley. But when it comes to easing anxiety-related disorders, prayer doesn

Focusing on brain areas involved in threat processing and aggressive behavior, researchers have found a neural circuit in the brain where testosterone influences male aggression.

School violence and gun-related injuries ranked among American families’ top worries, along with child obesity, teen pregnancy and drug abuse.

Changing your sleep schedule is just one of the ways to make a positive change in your life.

Researchers decipher clues from those with greater awareness and control of behavior in dreams.

Frequent marijuana use can have a significant negative effect on the brains of teenagers and young adults, including cognitive decline, poor attention and memory, and decreased IQ, according to…

Learning to play a musical instrument or to sing can help disadvantaged children strengthen their reading and language skills, according to research presented at the American Psychological…

The pursuit of true happiness can lead people to lifestyles that will not only be satisfying but will be better for the environment, according to an overview of psychological research presented at…

Even when not under arrest, juvenile suspects being interrogated for a crime may be strikingly unaware of their constitutional rights and confess without legal counsel or even a parent present…