It's called the infinite scroll—a design feature on social media, shopping, video and many other apps that continuously loads content as you reach the bottom of the page. Handy? Yes. Clever? Also yes.

It’s like candy for the brain. Social media activity triggers a dopamine release in the brain’s reward system similar to eating, gambling or receiving praise. For teens, the lure of social media can ...

When life feels especially stressful and overwhelming, many of us automatically try to zone out and dissociate. Whether that means absent-mindedly scrolling on our phones, taking a long shower or ...

Lake and Mountain in Warm Spring by Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) master Yun Shouping depicts busy fishermen, leisurely shepherds and scholars who have gathered by a lake to admire the scenery and recite ...

Edward Russo, the only member of a White House task force, thinks the president doesn’t get enough credit for conservation at his golf courses, among other things. By Maxine Joselow The law would make ...