Scroll less, connect more: A new study shows how to make social media work for you
We all know using social media is considered bad for you. A high social media diet is linked to anxiety, depression and FOMO (the fear...
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208 million Americans are classified as obese or overweight, according to new study synthesizing 132 data sources
Nearly half of adolescents and three-quarters of adults in the U.S. were classified as being clinically overweight or obese in 2021. The rates have more than doubled...
Giving thanks isn’t just a holiday tradition. It’s part of how humans evolved
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s the season of giving thanks — and it turns out humans have been doing it for a long, long time....
Standing desks are bad for your health – new study
The global market for standing desks is booming, projected to reach US$12.6 billion by 2032 (£9.7 billion). These desks have been hailed as a simple fix for...
Smokers have a higher level of harmful bacteria in the mouth – new study
A recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that 8 million people die annually from smoking related complications. Despite efforts by governments and various organisations...
How to improve your memory: strategies for kids and adults
We tend to think of people’s memories as being either good or bad. However, you might know someone with a terrible memory for names and...
Historic racism still negatively affects the way paintings of black people are perceived – as our study shows
There is little doubt that historic racism has influenced the content and composition of several famous figurative paintings. In March 2024, this could be seen...
Racism and discrimination lead to faster aging through brain network changes, new study finds
Racism steals time from people’s lives – possibly because of the space it occupies in the mind. In a new study published in the journal...
Journalism’s trust problem is about money, not politics
Journalism faces a credibility crisis. Only 32% of Americans report having “a great deal” or “fair amount” of trust in news reporting – a historical low. Journalists...
Daily marijuana use outpaces daily drinking in the US, a new study says
For the first time, the number of Americans who use marijuana just about every day has surpassed the number who drink that often, a shift...