Some people love to scare themselves in an already scary world − here’s the psychology of why
Scary movies and haunted houses can actually be a coping mechanism that helps you survive.
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What owning a cat does to your brain (and theirs)
When you cuddle a cat, the ‘love hormone’ oxytocin is rising in both your brains.
Oxytocin may benefit some children with autism, but it’s not the next wonder drug
A synthetic version of the hormone oxytocin has been shown to improve social responsiveness among some children with autism.
How childhood trauma changes our hormones, and thus our mental health, into adulthood
The “love hormone” system starts to develop in the womb and is important in helping us deal with stress.
Baby seals: ‘love hormone’ research reveals swift weight gain in pups
The physiology underlying mother-infant bonding can help us understand the connections between positive relationships and health.
The dark side of the love drug – oxytocin linked to gloating, envy and aggression
Imagine for a moment that you could gain everyone’s trust in an instant – you could sell more, love more and accomplish more than you ever imagined. Or so says the online marketing spiel for the drug oxytocin…
Could ‘love hormone’ oxytocin help treat Alzheimer’s disease? Here’s what researchers currently know
Though a recent study’s results were promising, there is still much that researchers don’t know.
Can you cry underwater?
An ophthalmologist explains how important tears are to keeping your eyes feeling good and working well – whether you’re on dry land or swimming in a body of water.
Want better sex? Try getting better sleep
Research demonstrates a two-way relationship between sleep problems and sexual problems, as well as between satisfying sex and sound sleep. If you want better sex, you need better sleep.
Should we scoff at the idea of love at first sight?
We talk excitedly about meeting someone with whom we ‘click’ or ‘really hit it off.’ So why do so many of us hesitate to call it love?
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