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The rituals of college -- making new friends, studying until dawn, excessive partying -- can stress out any young adult. But students with bipolar disorder, or those at risk for the condition, are even more vulnerable in a college environment.

In the fight against memory loss, nothing is certain, doctors say. A seemingly steady stream of new research purports to show supplements' and vitamins' promise in preventing or slowing cognitive decline, but in reality no hard evidence supports taking any of them. At the same time, such supplements have been proved safe, barring drug interactions and other complications, so some doctors recommend trying them anyway.

You’ve accepted the idea that TV makes you dumber. But you’ll be surprised to learn the host of other bad things TV can do to you.

Can you really be bored to death? Experts say there's a possibility that the more bored you are, the more likely you are to die early.

If you’re trying to motivate yourself to get moving in the new year, here’s some inspiration: Mounting research shows that exercise isn’t just good for the body, it’s also good for the brain.

It may sound counterintuitive, but loneliness can spread from person to person, researchers say.

Tthe classic puzzle game Tetris can boost your brain power, according to a new study.

Had a particularly stressful day at work? Go home and mow your lawn. Scientists have found that a chemical released by freshly cut grass makes people feel content, London's Daily Mail reported.

Being lonely isn't bad for you, but staying lonely is, a leading expert and author on loneliness told a session Thursday on ...

Families of the Virginia Tech shooting victims asked Gov. Tim Kaine on Tuesday to reopen a state commission's investigation of ...