Put Your Creative Brain to Work
Scientists have mapped the innovative mind so that we can remake our own in its image
Features
Microbes Manipulate Your Mind
Bacteria in your gut may be influencing your thoughts and moods
Are Sleepwalking Killers Conscious?
Some people commit violent acts while asleep. In seeking to understand their brain states, scientists and physicians are investigating the murky borders of consciousness
Group Dynamics Lend a Leader Charisma
Heads of state, chief executives and other leaders are not born with the power to inspire. They manufacture this magic dust in partnership with their followers
Is Your Child Gay?
If your son likes sissy stuff or your daughter shuns feminine frocks, he or she is more likely to buck the heterosexual norm. But predicting sexual preference is still an inexact science...
Musing on Mortality Can Both Help and Harm
We run from the subject like there's no tomorrow, but thinking about death can ease our angst and make us better people, too
When Nice Guys Finish First
Pleasant people enjoy many advantages in life and, with some effort, can even make it to the top
Departments
- From the Editor
Cultivate Creativity in Everyday Life
- Letters
Readers Respond to "A Chemical Red Flag"--and More
- Head Lines
Musical Intervals Sway Moods
Sad Movies Make Us Sentimental
Tired? Watch What You Eat
Young Brains Lack Skills for Sharing
Rethinking Labels Boosts Creativity
Self-Compassion Fosters Mental Health
Strong Partnerships Fuel Curiosity
Marijuana Reveals Memory Mechanism
Your Body Influences Your Preferences
Forgetfulness Accompanies Menopause
LSD May Cure Some Addicts
Good-Natured Jokes Ease Pain
Sleep Deprivation Amps Up the Brain
Horses Soothe Kids with Autism
High Trans-Fat Diet Predicts Aggression
- Illusions
Size Illusions Trick the Brain
- Perspectives
Sympathy Can Heighten Conflict
- Consciousness Redux
Activating False Fear Highlights a Memory's Neural Trace
- Reviews and Recommendations
MIND Reviews: The Emotional Life of Your Brain
MIND Reviews: The 7 Laws of Magical Thinking
MIND Reviews: The Power of Habit
MIND Roundup: Overcoming Mental Blocks
MIND Reviews: The Self Illusion
- Ask the Brains
Why Does Exercise Make Us Feel Good?
Is a Bad Mood Contagious?
- Mind in Pictures
MIND in Pictures: Memories of Henry
- We're Only Human
Bad Habits May Cause Older Drivers' Mistakes
- Facts and Fictions in Mental Health
Do Kids Get Bipolar Disorder?
