Psychology says people who jump at loud noises aren't necessarily fearful, their nervous system may evaluate threat more frequently

Psychology suggests that people who jump at loud noises aren't simply being dramatic. For others, it's a signal the brain ...

Psychology says people who are scared of dogs aren't always animal haters, they may be responding to past experiences and fears

Psychology suggests that people who are scared of dogs aren't simply overreacting or being unfriendly. A common misconception ...

In 1976 America wanted a party. This year it got one whether it liked it or not

Fifty years ago today, I stood on the National Mall and watched a stranger dressed head to toe as Uncle Sam carry a flag ...

Psychology says people who dislike fireworks aren't just being antisocial, they may be more sensitive to sensory overload or sudden loud noises

Psychology says avoiding fireworks may be linked to sensory processing sensitivity, sensory overload, startle responses, and ...
NPR

Ukraine invasion — explained

The roots of Russia's invasion of Ukraine go back decades and run deep. The current conflict is more than one country fighting to take over another; it is — in the words of one U.S. official — a shift ...
RMD Open

Dance as a double-edged sword: physiological adaptations, injury risks and therapeutic potential

Dance is a complex physical activity with high biomechanical and artistic demands that cause repetitive stress on the ...