It’s a tough time to be a teen. While the middle and high school years have always been difficult to navigate, today’s teens are coming of age in an increasingly complex world. They’re grappling with ...

Regular volunteering or helping others outside the home can reduce the rate of cognitive aging by 15-20%. In the latest evidence that meaningful social connections bolster health, a team from The ...

You’re probably at least somewhat familiar with the term “burnout,” given its association with work, caretaking, and even the difficulties of day-to-day life. While it is true that burnout is a very ...

Have you ever wondered why some people rush to help a stranger in need while others hesitate? Does the brain have special regions for altruism? The answer lies deep within the brain, where complex ...

Helping care for grandchildren may offer an unexpected boost to brain health later in life. Researchers found that grandparents who provided childcare scored higher on memory and verbal skills than ...

Millions of grandparents are helping to raise their grandchildren in America − and researchers found it's helping their brains. Lead researcher Flavia Chereches, from the Netherlands, and her ...