, PhD, neurologist and neuroscientist at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, Calif. The somatosensory cortex analyzes touch and the anterior cingulate cortex perceives pleasure. But ...

Thanks for the question, Florence. The short answer is, we humans can’t tickle ourselves because we’ll already be expecting it. And a big part of what makes tickles ticklish is the element of surprise ...

There are certain toys in America that families and hobbyists may remember as cult classics — toys that flew right off the shelves during the holiday shopping season. Some of these high-demand toys ...

You don’t have to read it here to know that all things “Frozen” are popular for Christmas. But the demand for toys related to the Disney movie doesn’t rival the intense zeal in 1983 for the original ...

Have you grabbed the new TMX “Extreme” Elmo? Don’t. Ten years ago, Elmo was like a cute little kid. Tickle, tickle, giggle, giggle. Today? He’s a desperate exhibitionist heading for a breakdown.

It's a parent's worst nightmare: the hottest holiday toy is impossible to find. Store shelves are empty. The nightly news broadcasts adults fighting over dolls at the local Wal=Mart. Remember the ...

This is not your brother or sister’s Elmo. It’s a new toy that’s guaranteed to delight kids – and drive Mom and Dad nuts. The new Tickle Me Elmo is a cackling, kicking, motorized marvel made ...