Religious and spiritual experiences activate the brain reward circuits in much the same way as love, sex, gambling, drugs and music, new research finds.
Neary 1,000 marijuana users were compared to healthy controls, showing abnormally low blood flow in virtually every area of the brain, according to a new study.
A breathing-based meditation practice, known as Sudarshan Kriya yoga, helped alleviate severe depression in people who did not fully respond to antidepressant treatments.
The same compounds that give plants and vegetables their vibrant colors might be able to bolster brain functioning in older adults, according to recent research.
Men who see themselves as playboys or as having power over women are more likely to have psychological problems than men who conform less to traditionally masculine norms.