Mental Health

Here are scientific reasons why you should consider a polar bear swim.

Growing interest in psychedelic therapy reveals two different visions of the future: one of spiritual interconnectedness and one of sober neurochemistry.

The aspects that make them most creative may also be their biggest risk.

A sugar pill could reduce the risk of deadly pain killer addiction.

From ephemeral tattoos to vagus nerve oil to a grape-waste backpack, these biotech-inspired gifts will be sure to delight and inspire.

An emerging trend in interior design reframes the built environment as a way to help people flourish.

Hallucinations are a surprisingly common symptom of Parkinson’s, and new research suggests a way to map and potentially treat them.

Walter Greenleaf won’t stop until virtual reality and extended reality reach their full potential in health care.

As psychedelics are integrated into mainstream medicine, experts weigh the benefits and costs of solo versus group therapy.

As the line between nature and technology blurs, we need new ways to describe how the body works.