Interoception is how your brain senses and responds to what’s going on inside your body. “It’s how we know when we’re hungry, thirsty, anxious, or even need to take a deep breath,” says Wen G. Chen, ...

Skin does more than wrap your body like a protective layer. It works as a living boundary that links your inner organs to the ...

Whether waiting for a bus, playing outside or walking the dog – during the colder winter season, everyone is looking for ways to stay warm. Luckily, the process your body uses to break down foods ...

Your stress mindset is the extent to which you believe that the effects of stress are either beneficial or harmful. Unlike ...

When an emotion arises, how do you usually respond? For many, suppression and analysis are the default, but truly processing emotions is key to healing and stronger connections. Most of us were never ...

When people think about physical activity, many picture intense, sweat-filled runs or gym workouts, “but really, physical ...

While you’re asleep, your brain is busy undergoing a restorative reset. The glymphatic system clears out toxins and metabolic waste, while short-term memories are filed in the neocortex. At the same ...

Few things are more unsettling than feeling unsafe. Sure, there are times when it's natural and even helpful, but when you find yourself feeling unsafe or unsettled in your own home or other places ...

As the saying goes, always listen to your gut. An expert shared how a person’s hormones can help them determine if they’re with the right romantic partner or not. If you often feel tired after a ...