Research often points to exercise as a good way to boost mental health, but a recent study suggests that it’s not just physical movement that affects mental health.
‘Forever Chemicals’ Affect Developing Male Brains
Research in mice finds that “forever chemicals” affect the developing male brain.
Research in mice finds that “forever chemicals” affect the developing male brain.
People Still Trust Online Reviews, Even When They Are Fake
Despite growing awareness of fake online reviews, a new research article finds that consumers still overwhelmingly trust what they read—even when they shouldn’t.
Despite growing awareness of fake online reviews, a new research article finds that consumers still overwhelmingly trust what they read—even when they shouldn’t.
Face Analysis Tech Could Spot PTSD in Kids
New technology analyzes facial expressions to identify childhood PTSD.
New technology analyzes facial expressions to identify childhood PTSD.
What You Should Know About Artificial Food Dye Concerns
An expert has answers for you about artificial food dyes.
An expert has answers for you about artificial food dyes.
Is 1 Type of Water Healthier for You Than Others?
Nutrition experts have answers for you about potential advantages to consuming alkaline water, electrolyte water, or other enhanced H20.
Nutrition experts have answers for you about potential advantages to consuming alkaline water, electrolyte water, or other enhanced H20.
Deadly Salmonella in Cows Is on the Rise Globally
A new study examines the economic impact of Salmonella Dublin across Danish dairy farms over a 10-year period.
A new study examines the economic impact of Salmonella Dublin across Danish dairy farms over a 10-year period.
Could the United States Split Up?
In a new book, political economist Benjamin Cohen considers the forces driving nations—including the United States—toward fragmentation.
In a new book, political economist Benjamin Cohen considers the forces driving nations—including the United States—toward fragmentation.
Physical Activity May Help Slow Cognitive Decline
Physical activity is widely recognized as an important aspect of a healthy lifestyle, but a new study has found an additional benefit—staving off cognitive decline.
Physical activity is widely recognized as an important aspect of a healthy lifestyle, but a new study has found an additional benefit—staving off cognitive decline.
Nosy Coworkers Can Spike Your Stress Levels
New research finds snooping colleagues send stress levels rising.
New research finds snooping colleagues send stress levels rising.
How to Keep Your Kids From Losing Knowledge Over the Summer
Although it’s a time to relax and enjoy leisure activities, summer can also be detrimental for school-age children.
Although it’s a time to relax and enjoy leisure activities, summer can also be detrimental for school-age children.
Hope May Be More Important to Your Well-Being Than Happiness
A new study shows hope may be even more essential to well-being than happiness or gratitude.
A new study shows hope may be even more essential to well-being than happiness or gratitude.
Early-Life Weight Gain Boosts Adult Height but Not Obesity Risk
In children with undernutrition, increasing weight in a child’s first decade of life can lead to significantly taller adults—with no increase in the risk of obesity or high blood pressure later in life, according to a new study.
In children with undernutrition, increasing weight in a child’s first decade of life can lead to significantly taller adults—with no increase in the risk of obesity or high blood pressure later in life, according to a new study.
Is It Ethical to Eradicate Certain Harmful Species?
Using screwworms, mosquitoes, and invasive rodents as case studies, a team of researchers argues that deliberate full extinction of harmful species is acceptable, but only rarely.
Using screwworms, mosquitoes, and invasive rodents as case studies, a team of researchers argues that deliberate full extinction of harmful species is acceptable, but only rarely.
Poverty May Kickstart the Next Pandemic
Socioeconomic factors may be a driving force behind the emergence and spread of animal-borne disease outbreaks, according to new research.
Socioeconomic factors may be a driving force behind the emergence and spread of animal-borne disease outbreaks, according to new research.
‘Aha! Moments’ Help You Remember What You Learn
New evidence from brain imaging research shows that “aha! moments” aren’t just satisfying — they actually reshape how your brain represents information, and help sear it into memory.
New evidence from brain imaging research shows that “aha! moments” aren’t just satisfying — they actually reshape how your brain represents information, and help sear it into memory.