Repetitive behaviors are not an uncommon part of human experience, but not all repetitive actions serve the same purpose or carry the same meaning. Two types of behaviors that are often confused are ...

"This group of behaviors affects about 5% of the world population," said Dr. Tiffany Libby, a dermatologist at Brown Dermatology. That's about 380 million people. These group of behaviors is known as ...

Abnormal repetitive behaviors in mice are strongly linked to multiple biomarkers of oxidative stress, which occurs when antioxidants cannot counteract the effects of harmful molecules in the body, ...

People with autism are typically diagnosed by clinical observation and assessment. To deconstruct the clinical decision process, which is often subjective and difficult to describe, researchers used a ...

Example of repetitive behavior seen in mice. Some mice trace the same route through their cage over and over and over again. Abnormal repetitive behaviors in mice are strongly linked to multiple ...

If you’re someone who bites their nails, you’ve probably been told to just stop countless times. But here’s what those well-meaning advice-givers don’t understand — your nail-biting habit isn’t just a ...

Many people hear the word stims and picture obvious movements, yet a wide range of everyday actions fall into the same category. These behaviors help the nervous system regulate attention, soften ...

Professional burnout is one of the most critical challenges of our time. No longer just a personal struggle, it’s widespread, becoming a serious threat to businesses, often overshadowing team ...

When people think of dementia, memory loss is usually the first symptom that comes to mind. However, growing evidence shows that subtle everyday behaviors—like how you eat—can sometimes signal ...