If you’re on the lookout for a new apartment or home in a big city, try and find a place near a park or nature reserve. According to a new study, living within walking distance to an urban green space is associated with improved feelings of happiness, self-worth, and overall life satisfaction.

Red wine has already been linked to a number of health benefits, including improved blood circulation, but a new study finds that people who drink red wine enjoy increased gut microbiota diversity (that’s a good thing) in comparison to non-drinkers.

Everyone knows sleep is important, but that doesn’t stop millions from staying up late and neglecting their beauty rest each night. There’s no shortage of research showing how lack of ample sleep can affect one’s mental health, but experts also warn that it also raises the risk of heart disease, may lead to weight gain, and can even change the way our DNA behaves.

It may not be so easy in our elder years to get around like we used to, but that doesn’t mean our brains have to slow down too. A recent University of California, Irvine-led study found that people in their 70s can multitask cognitively just as well as younger adults their 20s with the help of online brain-training exercises.

The refrigerator is an integral part of the quintessential American home, and many people make it a priority to keep their fridge stocked with food. Normally there’s nothing wrong with picking up an extra carton of eggs at the market, but according to a new study, many Americans are buying and storing food that they are only going to end up throwing out.

Who is most likely to have a memory like an elephant? A woman or a man? When it comes to specific events, a new study backs the claim that women have better recall. But researchers say memories come in many forms, and men do have some advantages.

The subject of bathroom policies in relation to gender identity is a hot button topic in American culture today. Now, a new poll finds that eight in ten (79%) young people between the ages of 14-24 believe that transgender individuals should use whichever bathroom they are most comfortable with.

Exercise is important at any age, but it’s an especially good idea for older adults to make getting off the couch — at least once in a while — a priority. Keeping our bodies in motion as we age promotes a number of physical benefits, and now a new study conducted at the University of Iowa finds exercise can also boost mental performance in some older adults — after just one trip to the gym.

Self-control or self-discipline strategies aimed at improving one’s life — such as eating more vegetables, watching less television, or saving money for retirement — require a lot more than sheer willpower to be effective, according to a new study.

New research shows that divorcees are most likely to develop dementia, compared to those who are widowed, cohabiters, or simply never married.

Many polls have pointed to a general election featuring President Trump facing off against Joe Biden in 2020, but would the country be better off with a younger president? According to a survey conducted by StudyFinds.org, 72 years old is the average age at which Americans think a presidential candidate is too old to run for office.

Investing in the stock market has always come with a certain amount of risk, but there is also potential to for big earnings and financial stability later on in life. According to a recent survey of over 1,000 Americans, it seems more and more people are becoming wary of the market and its volatility: 60% of respondents said they feel anxiety when considering whether or not to invest in stocks.

Mindfulness, or the process of focusing all of one’s attention on the present moment, is typically thought of as an adult hobby and often associated with meditation. However, two new studies conducted at MIT have found that mindfulness can also be a helpful academic tool for young middle schoolers.

In the event of a nuclear conflict between the United States and Russia, most of the Northern Hemisphere would be engulfed in freezing temperatures all year long, according to researchers at Rutgers University. This bonafide nuclear winter would seriously hurt crop growth and growing season in some areas by nearly 90%.

An interesting new study conducted at University College London (UCL) finds that elite athletes experience high rates of oral disease — despite the fact that they brush their teeth more often than most people.

If you’ve been avoiding the gym because you feel like you should have gotten started years ago, a new study conducted in England may be just the extra bit of motivation you’re looking for. Researchers from The University of Birmingham have found that seniors who have never committed to a long-term fitness regimen can still build the same amount of muscle mass as a seasoned athlete around the same age.

A new study finds that urban crows are displaying much higher blood cholesterol levels than their rural counterparts. Researchers theorize this discrepancy is due to urban crows regularly eating discarded, processed human food, such as fast-food cheeseburgers.

There’s no better feeling than watching your favorite sports team come from behind and pull off an exciting victory. People become extremely attached and connected to their sports teams, but there may be a positive mental health outcome as a result.

Among the most talked about subjects on the campaign trail during the 2016 election season was sexism and violence against women. Now, a study by researchers at Lehigh University has found that political campaigns may influence the acceptance of violence against women.

Could the very air we breathe have an impact on our mental health? That’s the suggestion coming out of a new international study conducted in the United States and Denmark.

There are seemingly countless news stories and reports these days linking excessive smartphone use to increased bouts of anxiety, depression, and loneliness, among other negative consequences. Surprisingly, a new study conducted at The University of California, Irvine is bucking that trend.

There’s an old saying that states you should never criticize anyone until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes. Well, strangely enough, a new study conducted at Stanford University has found pretty much the exact opposite of that old adage. Researchers say that trying to see someone else’s perspective may actually make you less inclined to agree or understand their differing views.