Binge drinking is a growing public health crisis
Since Amy Winehouse’s death in 2011, professionals have learned a great deal more about alcohol use disorder. Kevin Mazur/WireImage via Getty Images Nikki Crowley, Penn State...
What are the effects of sugar on adult brain function?
What are the effects of sugar on adult brain function? Sugar consumption, particularly in the form of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), is associated with poorer cognitive functions...
How cannabis and psilocybin might help some Americans
Cannabis – also known as marijuana – is an ancient medicinal plant with promising new medical applications. Nancy Honey/Image Source via Getty Images Kevin F. Boehnke,...
How to tell if a conspiracy theory is probably false
Conspiracy theories can muddle people’s thinking. Natalie_/iStock / Getty Images Plus H. Colleen Sinclair, Louisiana State University How to tell if a conspiracy theory is probably...
How does the brain think?
Thinking builds neural networks, which is why practice improves performance. Francesco Carta fotografo/Moment via Getty Images Jennifer Robinson, Auburn University Curious Kids is a series for...
What are nanoplastics?
You can’t see them, but there likely are nanoplastics in this Mediterranean seawater. Lisa Schaetzle, Moment, via Getty Images Mohan Qin, University of Wisconsin-Madison What are...
Human brains and fruit fly brains are built similarly
Stepping through the brain reveals essential information about its structure and function. Scaplen et al. 2021/eLife, CC BY Kristin Scaplen, Bryant University Human brains and fruit...
We all want self-respect
Looking to persuade someone? Start with respect. dusanpetkovic/iStock via Getty Images Plus Colin Marshall, University of Washington As humans, we all want self-respect – and keeping...
Historic Shift in US Drug Policy: DEA Proposes Reclassification of Marijuana
Historic Shift in US Drug Policy: DEA Proposes Reclassification of Marijuana. In a groundbreaking development, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is set to reclassify marijuana,...
Teens see social media algorithms as accurate reflections of themselves
Teens say ‘for you’ algorithms get them right. Photo illustration by Spencer Platt/Getty Images Nora McDonald, George Mason University Teens see social media algorithms as accurate...
What happens if you’re drunk in the interrogation room?
In the U.S., if you waive your Miranda rights, you’ll be interrogated – whether you’re drunk or sober. Photoboyko/iStock via Getty Images Plus Jacqueline R. Evans,...
The State of Processed Foods in the United States
The State of Processed Foods in the United States: A Look at Health and the Food Industry. Processed foods play a significant role in the American...
The Power of Self-Care For Your Mental Health
The Power of Self-Care For Your Mental Health – In the bustling rhythm of modern life, maintaining mental health can often come as a challenge. Self-care...
The Healthiest Diet for Men and Women in Their 50s
The Healthiest Diet for Men and Women in Their 50s – As we age, our nutritional needs evolve. Men and women in their 50s often require...
Removing PFAS from public water systems will cost billions
Removing PFAS from public water systems will cost billions and take time – here are ways you can filter out harmful ‘forever chemicals’ at home PFAS are...
Brain scans of Philly jazz musicians reveal secrets to reaching creative flow
Creative flow involves relaxing one’s focus or conscious control, new study finds. Sean Gladwell/Moment Collection via Getty Images John Kounios, Drexel University and Yvette Kounios, Widener...
How to battle boredom at work
How to battle boredom at work Overcoming Boredom at Work: Strategies to Keep You Engaged and Productive In today’s fast-paced work environment, it’s paradoxical that boredom can...
3 marketing myths the supplement industry wants you to swallow
They act kind of like drugs, but they aren’t regulated like them. Valentyna Yeltsova/Getty Images Katie Suleta, George Washington University A natural deception: 3 marketing myths...
Lab tests show THC potency inflated on retail marijuana in Colorado
An analysis of 23 cannabis samples from 10 dispensaries found a majority had at least 30% less THC than they were reported to have. Zenkyphoto/iStock via...
Opening your mind to see the unseen
Opening your mind to see the unseen—be it new ideas, perspectives, or deeper understandings of the world—requires a blend of curiosity, skepticism, and the willingness to...
How much stress is too much?
How much stress is too much? A psychiatrist explains the links between toxic stress and poor health − and how to get help Toxic stress increases the...
May What We Do Today Bring a Better Tomorrow
May What We Do Today Bring a Better Tomorrow – In the relentless pursuit of progress and personal growth, it is a principle most revered and...
Overcoming the Enemy Within: Understanding and Conquering Self-Sabotage
Overcoming the Enemy Within: Understanding and Conquering Self-Sabotage – In the journey through life, we often find ourselves facing not just external challenges, but internal conflicts...
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