Scholars are frustrated. After decades of effort to bring more challenge and joy to math class, American students have made little net progress.
Need a Cheaper, More Accessible OCD Treatment? There’s an App for That.
New system to address disorder that affects 8.2 million Americans shows promise in study.
New system to address disorder that affects 8.2 million Americans shows promise in study.
‘Gifted’
Rooted in values, scorned as elitist, and now, in the age of AI, about to go extinct?
Rooted in values, scorned as elitist, and now, in the age of AI, about to go extinct?
Updike’s Life in Letters
The volume spans 60 years of the writer’s correspondence, which Schiff considers “an integral part” of Updike’s “astonishing literary output.”
The volume spans 60 years of the writer’s correspondence, which Schiff considers “an integral part” of Updike’s “astonishing literary output.”
After the Disaster, Living for Today
When Ichiro Kawachi established a cohort study in Iwanuma, Japan, in 2010, he thought he would be researching the predictors of healthy aging.
When Ichiro Kawachi established a cohort study in Iwanuma, Japan, in 2010, he thought he would be researching the predictors of healthy aging.
Missed Opportunities to Catch Cases of Domestic Abuse
Study finds orthopedists, who treat kind of injuries that result from partner violence, refer patients to programs at very low rates
Study finds orthopedists, who treat kind of injuries that result from partner violence, refer patients to programs at very low rates
Taking a Fresh Look at Definition of Autism
Still, Ne’eman empathizes with the families of those with severe impairment who don’t feel seen by the current system.
Still, Ne’eman empathizes with the families of those with severe impairment who don’t feel seen by the current system.
Is a Chatbot Therapist Better Than Nothing?
Experts discuss role of AI and other technology in future of mental health care
Experts discuss role of AI and other technology in future of mental health care
Real-World Answers for Patients up Against the Clock
Insurance data can help fill gaps between longer trials, researchers say.
Insurance data can help fill gaps between longer trials, researchers say.
How to Get Stronger
If you’re not failing all the time, you’re doing it wrong, says fitness expert
If you’re not failing all the time, you’re doing it wrong, says fitness expert
Binge Drinking Triggers Gut Damage, Finds New Study
Research suggests even brief episodes of heavy alcohol consumption can injure small intestine
Research suggests even brief episodes of heavy alcohol consumption can injure small intestine
Dry January as an Experiment, Not a Punishment
Why it’s worth trying, what to expect, and how to succeed
Why it’s worth trying, what to expect, and how to succeed
Why Are Older Adults More Likely to Share Misinformation Online?
They have greater tendency to seek out, believe material that conforms to pre-existing views, expert says.
They have greater tendency to seek out, believe material that conforms to pre-existing views, expert says.
How to Pay Attention
Constantly distracted by devices? Experts share strategies on reclaiming focus.
Constantly distracted by devices? Experts share strategies on reclaiming focus.
‘It Just Feels Good When You Solve the Hard Problems’
The Kirkland House resident was among more than 50 Harvard students who participated in the William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition, the premier math contest for college undergraduates in North America.
The Kirkland House resident was among more than 50 Harvard students who participated in the William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition, the premier math contest for college undergraduates in North America.
Depression and Anxiety Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Attack or Stroke
Study suggests stress reduction holds potential for cardiovascular disease prevention.
Study suggests stress reduction holds potential for cardiovascular disease prevention.