In this episode of “Harvard Thinking,” host Samantha Laine Perfas is joined by three experts to discuss why sleep is critical to health and how to ensure we’re getting enough.
Walking 3,000-5,000 Steps a Day May Delay Alzheimer’s
Findings could explain why some older adults at risk for the disease decline faster than others
Findings could explain why some older adults at risk for the disease decline faster than others
Can Revenge Be Addictive?
Alongside painkillers, food, and technology, one psychiatrist worries about the addictive potential of getting back at people — or even thinking about it.
Alongside painkillers, food, and technology, one psychiatrist worries about the addictive potential of getting back at people — or even thinking about it.
COVID in Pregnancy Raises Child’s Risk for Developmental Disorders
Infection poses greatest threat during third trimester, according to study analyzing more than 18,000 births during pandemic peak
Infection poses greatest threat during third trimester, according to study analyzing more than 18,000 births during pandemic peak
Why Don’t We Have Cures for Alzheimer’s, Depression?
Neuroscientist says AI, changes in way we think about brain function will likely help speed progress
Neuroscientist says AI, changes in way we think about brain function will likely help speed progress
Supercharge Your Workout With a Weighted Vest?
You wear a weighted vest (also called a weight vest) over your shoulders, usually during a workout like walking, running, or strength training.
You wear a weighted vest (also called a weight vest) over your shoulders, usually during a workout like walking, running, or strength training.
‘Kids Want to Read Harder Stuff’
The solution Shanahan outlined is to challenge students — but give them the right tools and support.
The solution Shanahan outlined is to challenge students — but give them the right tools and support.
‘We Don’t Need Zombies to Do Ourselves in as a Species’
Can you explain the psychology behind the attraction to horror?
Can you explain the psychology behind the attraction to horror?
Universities Need to ‘Vindicate Our Public Purpose,’ Sandel Says
David Deming and Randall Kennedy discuss — and debate — good, bad of meritocracy with ‘Justice’ philosopher.
David Deming and Randall Kennedy discuss — and debate — good, bad of meritocracy with ‘Justice’ philosopher.
Step Study: 4,000 Counts for a Lot
Study of older women finds lower disease risk for those who hit that number once or twice a week
Study of older women finds lower disease risk for those who hit that number once or twice a week
The Gum Disease, Diabetes Connection
People with periodontitis have a higher risk of diabetes, and patients with diabetes are three times more likely to develop periodontal disease.
People with periodontitis have a higher risk of diabetes, and patients with diabetes are three times more likely to develop periodontal disease.
How Independent Is the Justice Department Now?
Alarm is ‘off the charts,’ says journalist who surveyed former federal officials.
Alarm is ‘off the charts,’ says journalist who surveyed former federal officials
What if AI Could Help Students Learn, Not Just Do Assignments for Them?
Professors find promise in ‘tutor bots’ that offer more flexible, individual, interactive attention in addition to live teaching
Professors find promise in ‘tutor bots’ that offer more flexible, individual, interactive attention in addition to live teaching
AI Presents Challenges to Journalism — but Also Opportunities
Human reporting, writing, and editing are still essential to getting stories, but data and generative AI can play an important dual role as a “microscope” that helps reporters quickly cut through the information “noise” hidden within disparate documents and reports, he said.
Human reporting, writing, and editing are still essential to getting stories, but data and generative AI can play an important dual role as a “microscope” that helps reporters quickly cut through the information “noise” hidden within disparate documents and reports, he said.
‘Dry January’ Helped Drive Drinking Rates to 96-Year Low
A recent survey showed that a record low of 54 percent of U.S. adults say they drink, the lowest seen since the Gallup Poll’s initial 1939 look at the nation’s imbibing habits.
A recent survey showed that a record low of 54 percent of U.S. adults say they drink, the lowest seen since the Gallup Poll’s initial 1939 look at the nation’s imbibing habits.
‘Harvard Thinking’: Cancer Is Rising Among Younger People — Why?
Cancer rates in recent decades have been declining. Yet from 2010 to 2019, the incidence of 14 cancer types among people under the age of 50 increased.
Cancer rates in recent decades have been declining. Yet from 2010 to 2019, the incidence of 14 cancer types among people under the age of 50 increased.