The Good Psychology In 'The Good Place'

Due to some celestial error, selfish and unpleasant Eleanor Shellstrop (Kristen Bell) has made it into heaven: the good place. She immediately recognizes the mistake, but she intends to earn her spot (or in any case, to "pass") before any higher-ups are the wiser.

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For Your Brain’s Sake, Keep Moving

Because we can never have enough reasons to keep exercising, a new study with mice finds that physical activity not only increases the number of new neurons in the brain, it also subtly changes the shape and workings of these ce

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How Neuroscientists Explain the Mind-Clearing Magic of Running

It is something of a cliché among runners, how the activity never fails to clear your head. Does some creative block have you feeling stuck? Go for a run. Are you deliberating between one of two potentially life-altering decisions? Go for a run.

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Jo Pavey, 41-Year-Old Mother of Two, Eyes a Fifth Olympic Team

Since having kids, the 5,000- and 10,000-meter specialist is a happier and faster runner. Heading into 2014, you could forgive Jo Pavey for aiming low.

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Average American Female mannequin vs. Average American Female

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Outrunning Depression

For the teens in Dan McGann’s twice-a-week running group, exercise is therapy. That’s not a metaphor: They’ve all been referred to the group by their doctors after being diagnosed with depression or other mental illness.



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9 Ways To Get The Most Out Of Your Mind

Whether it's becoming a Sudoku champion or remembering the name of someone you just met, everyone probably wishes they could muster up a little extra brain power.



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Robin Williams' Death Reveals How Hard It Can Be To Climb Out Of Depression

The suicide death of beloved comedian and actor Robin Williams shocked many of his fans. But those who knew him were aware of his ongoing struggle with depression. According to his publicist, Williams, 63, was completing a 12-step program for drug abuse and had been battling severe depression.



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