Neuroticism—the tendency to be anxious, fearful, and easily frustrated—is one of the Big Five personality traits and is closely related to self-esteem, mental health, and overall well-being. Take this ...

Neurotic robots are a staple of science fiction. One study recently found that neurotic traits in a robot can make them seem more relatable. In science fiction, robots can be neurotic. Think "Star ...

Being neurotic is not really considered a positive personality trait; neurotic people have long been considered unhealthy (the phrase "worrying yourself to death" springs to mind). While most can ...

After a busy and stressful day, most people just want to take some time and relax. Maybe you’ve been on the run for the last 12 hours, and now all you can think about is sitting down on the couch and ...

While mellowing with age has often been thought to have positive effects, a Purdue University researcher has shown that doing so could also help you live longer. Dan Mroczek (pronounced Mro-ZAK), an ...

Individuals may vary in how well they can protect themselves from illness, depending on personality traits as well as on physiological differences, suggest the results of a preliminary study.