Why that cigarette, chocolate bar, or new handbag feel so good: how pleasure affects our brain

Apr 29, 2018 14:54 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health

Every day we make a range of choices in the pursuit of pleasure: we do things that make us feel good or work in a specific job because its rewarding or pays well. These experiences help shape our perspectives on life and...

Mental illness on campus really is 'a thing'

Apr 20, 2018 06:04 am UTC| Insights & Views Health

Unlike his former classmates, Alex isnt writing final exams right now, or searching for a summer job, or choosing electives for next year. Alex is no longer a student at all. As an academic leader responsible for...

This Implant Is An Alcoholic’s Worst Nightmare And Best Chance At Quitting

Apr 12, 2018 14:10 pm UTC| Technology Health

Alcoholism is a difficult addiction to overcome. Alcoholics Anonymous and other similar support groups wouldnt exist if heavy drinkers could just give up the bottle any time they wanted, like so many of them...

Comfortably numb – why some older people turn to cannabis for pain relief

Feb 20, 2018 12:50 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health

When most people think of cannabis users, they probably think mainly of the younger generations. But its actually the 45 to 64 age group who show the highest proportion of household spending on cannabis. Recent figures...

Alcohol probably makes it harder to stop sexual violence – so why aren't colleges talking about it?

Feb 20, 2018 12:46 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health

Several years ago, one of us (Dominic) was consulting with university administration on their sexual violence prevention program. All colleges and universities that receive Title IX funding are federally mandated to...

Parents need to start talking to their tweens about the risks of porn

Feb 20, 2018 11:55 am UTC| Insights & Views Health

Editors note: This article includes references to graphic sexual content that may be inappropriate for some readers. Today teenagers are viewing far more pornography than their parents realize. And the porn theyre...

How the digitalisation of everything is making us more lonely

Feb 08, 2018 14:14 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health Technology

The UK government recently appointed its first minister of loneliness. The move came in response to increasing concern of a loneliness epidemic sweeping Western society. Psychologists define loneliness as a subjective,...