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Apple’s New TV Show Reconsiders the ‘Murder Gene.’ Here’s What the Science Says
The following story contains spoilers from the third episode of “Defending Jacob,” “Poker Faces.” Apple TV+’s limited series “Defending Jacob” stars Chris Evans as Andy, a respected assistant district attorney whose son, Jacob (Jaeden Martell)
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The Psychology of Why You Go Stir-Crazy, and How to Cope
Humans don’t just like to be social, we need to be. In fact, people who have weaker social relationships are 50% more likely to die over a given period than those with more robust connections
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What’s Your Emotional Style? How Your Responses Can Help Children Navigate This Crisis
Most families are going through the full gamut of emotions right now. Gratitude, worry, fear, love, compassion, frustration, restlessness and so on – a fragile kaleidoscope of emotions. A fluctuating pattern of colours that changes
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How to Thrive During The Pandemic: 10 Strategies For Resilience Based on Brain Science
After all these days in quarantine and through unprecedented and challenging times, you’re likely feeling stressed, anxious or socially isolated—but it is possible to enhance your wellbeing and develop resilience. Insights from brain science can
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When Older Relatives Shrug at Coronavirus Restrictions
I went hoarse shouting at my mother last week. “You really got into your building elevator with someone else?” She blamed the other person for standing in the middle of the elevator; I blamed her
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When the Pandemic Leaves Us Alone, Anxious and Depressed
For nearly 30 years — most of my adult life — I have struggled with depression and anxiety. While I’ve never felt alone in such commonplace afflictions — the family secret everyone shares — I
