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Learn about sexsomnia, a condition where a person engages in sexual acts in their sleep. Included are details on diagnosis and treatment options.

A recent study offers a new answer to an age-old question: can money buy happiness? The answer seems to be a definite “yes and no.”

Researchers in Switzerland have revealed that a specific type of video game may help to boost cognition. Perhaps games could be tailored for this purpose.

Family meals aren’t just for Christmas: a new study suggests that regular family mealtimes can improve children’s general fitness and mental well-being.

Random acts of kindness give us warmth even when it’s cold outside, and researchers say that altruism can have a strong impact on teens, in particular.

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.