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All we want for Christmas is sex. Researchers found that interest in sex rises at Christmas, which may help to explain the September peak in birth rates.

A new poll reveals the biggest burdens on mental well-being this festive season, as well as the factors that help to improve well-being.

New research shows that merely thinking about pathogens can make those worried about germs become concerned with their own physical appearance.

Marriage could hold the key to long-term happiness, according to new research. Happiness could be further boosted by marrying your best friend.

A new study demonstrates that just 10 minutes of moderate to intense exercise can have a measurable impact on mental accuracy and response times.

Conduct disorder is a mental health condition that affects children. It is characterized by antisocial, hostile, and violent behavior. Learn more.

Research found that children who consumed fish at least once per week had better sleep quality and higher intelligence than those who ate fish less often.

In this article, we examine neuro-linguistic programming, which aims to alter thoughts and behaviors, and has been used for psychological conditions.

For the first time, direct stimulation of the human amygdala, which is involved in memory and emotion, has been shown to improve long-term memory.