Symbolic triggers shape human behavior in profound ways, influencing everything from global mourning to acts of violence. The death of Princess Diana triggered worldwide grief, as she embodied the ...

Family gatherings look picture-perfect from the outside. Three generations gathered around the table, smiling for the camera. Yet beneath the surface, something darker might be unfolding. Some ...

In Wake County alone, more than 2,500 complaints were filed against juveniles this year. These numbers shocked me to my core. I couldn’t believe the amount of violence among youth in North Carolina. I ...

What are some triggers that may be the cause of challenging behaviors in people with Alzheimer’s disease? A person with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia most likely will experience significant ...

Emotional eating, turning to food for comfort, stress relief, or distraction rather than to satisfy physical hunger—affects millions of people and often undermines otherwise successful health ...

Heavy alcohol consumption, smoking and exercising could lead to a decline in health in people as young as 36 years old, a new study has found. "The team analyzed participants’ mental and physical ...