As I walked barefoot along the same dirt path that once led kidnapped Africans to the Assin Manso River in Ghana, I felt the weight of history in every step. When I finally placed my feet in the cool, ...

Horses can detect fear in humans by smell, becoming more likely to startle and more wary of people who are scared, a new study has found.

People who grew up poor understand the struggle of pinching pennies. From keeping track of exactly what goes in their shopping cart to skipping out on hospital visits, people who are afraid of being ...

A creepy clown and a chainsaw-wielding maniac lurking in the dark corners of a haunted house can truly frighten some people. For thrill seekers, however, the fear is an essential part of the fun ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Narcissists have countless ways of attacking you but fewer defenses. Here are ...