Skinny self-image, heavy workouts in adolescence are warning signs of ‘disordered eating’ researchers find.
22 percent of young men engage in ‘disordered eating’ to bulk up
How to make your kid like broccoli
Recency bias is the parenting technique you've been missing.
Want to meditate more effectively? Try algorithms
Digital media often seems to deplete our attention. Scientists have found a way to flip that equation.
Midday naps increase children's happiness and IQ
Academic performance went up by as much as 7.6 points, researchers say.
Want to stand out at work? Do these things tonight.
How employees spend their leisure time predicts their feelings and behavior the next day, a new study finds.
Lack of sleep shrinks men's testicles?
UC Berkeley scientist Matt Walker shows how missing sleep can really catch up with you in his new TED Talk.
These psychiatrists bring mental health care to those who need it most
A program at UCSF is training psychiatrists to care for people often overlooked by the mental health care system.
Preparing to care for the Baby Boomer wave that’s coming
Scientists examine how wisdom, loneliness, sleep quality and more impact the well-being of older persons.
ADHD: Could dogs be the answer?
Therapy dogs can help reduce symptoms in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Study busts myths about gossip
A first-of-its-kind study asserts that women don’t gossip negatively more often than men, among other conclusions.
Want to ace your tests? Take notes by hand
Even a brand new laptop won't give you an edge over pen and paper.
UCSF launches new Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative with $30M gift
Marc and Lynne Benioff's donation will create a first-of-its-kind initiative to research the causes of homelessness and find solutions.