For the first time, scientists have been able to establish that our perception of the passing of time can independently influence how a wound will heal. While preliminary, this novel study opens the ...

In a recent study published in Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, researchers investigated whether the gut-brain axis could influence pain thresholds. Study: Sex, Pain, and the Microbiome: The ...

Philosophers and psychologists have long debated the nature of emotions such as happiness. Are they states of supernatural souls, cognitive judgments about goal satisfaction, or perceptions of ...

What is glare? Simply put, glare is visual discomfort often leading to annoyance, fatigue or even headaches. Perception of glare varies from person to person, and one set of lighting conditions may be ...

New research reveals that prolonged stress alters brain function, reducing sensitivity to sound over time. This study uncovers how the brain adapts to chronic stress, prioritizing other senses while ...

All living organisms age. People have long sought ways to slow, halt, or reverse this process, which is commonly associated with declining mental and physical health. One area researchers are probing ...