Emotional tears are a uniquely human behavior. Research suggests they evolved not for eye health but as a powerful social ...

New mothers often experience forgetfulness, dubbed "mom brain." But there's actually a lot more happening in new parents' brains, experts say.

Emotional blunting happens when feelings are muted and people can't fully experience emotions. Emotional blunting can be a side effect of antidepressants, with 46% of users reporting this. Emotional ...

We often discuss depression and dementia separately, although scientists have long observed a connection between the two: People with depression appear to have a higher likelihood of developing ...

About a decade ago, many media outlets—including WIRED—zeroed in on a weird trend at the intersection of mental health, drug science, and Silicon Valley biohacking: microdosing, or the practice of ...

In Tana Toraja, a mountainous region of Sulawesi, Indonesia, villagers pour massive resources into funeral rituals: lavish feasts, ornate effigies and prized water buffaloes for sacrifice. I witnessed ...

Grief is unpredictable. It's messy, and it can feel like a roller coaster. It's also a highly individual experience. Mental health experts say no two people grieve exactly alike. So why do some get so ...

Sudden surges of anguish can accompany intense mourning. That’s not unusual, experts say, and sometimes even helpful. By Christina Caron Jane Griffin, 71, knew that her husband was dying — he had been ...

Super specific subgenres aren't just for bookstore shelves anymore. Lizz Schumer is the senior books editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2024. Her work has previously appeared in ...

Whether it's stress from financial issues, handling a loss, or even dealing with the change in seasons, when people are experiencing sadness, it's like their entire lives are upended. While it may be ...