The term "alpha male" has been used to describe everything from CEOs to dating personalities. But a new scientific study suggests dominance might not be as natural as we've been led to believe. The ...

When we think of masculinity, qualities like strength, competition, dominance, and leadership often come to mind. But masculinity isn’t one-size-fits-all. Many men don’t fit into these conventional ...

A few things come to mind when we imagine the alpha male type. They're the ones calling the shots, who get all the girls. But there's a downside to being a strong and powerful alpha stud—at least if ...

The term "alpha" is derived from animal behavioral studies where the "alpha" is the leader and most dominant one of the pack. In modern society, the alpha male is categorized as a man who exhibits ...

There's a downside to being a powerful alpha male -- at least if you're a baboon. Studies show that despite their high rank, the No. 1 males in baboon society are also some of the most stressed out, ...