Groundbreaking discovery links social anxiety to very rare psychic gift
Recent trends show Western healthcare inching towards the healing philosophies of the East, like meditation.
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JJ Shavit
- Apr 17, 2022
Meet Supernova: The new social media platform taking on 'Doomscrolling'
A social network without the toxicity and where ‘likes’ earn cash for charities. Wishful thinking? Think again.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 9, 2022
How Black Lives Matter protests sparked interest, can lead to change
The growing use of these terms, according to new research, shows how Black Lives Matter has shifted the conversation around racism.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 19, 2022
Most unemployed young men have criminal records; findings suggest new approach needed
More than half of unemployed American men in their 30s have a history of being arrested or convicted of a crime, a new study finds.
JJ Shavit
- Jan 27, 2022
Forward-thinking gym lifts weights, shifts attitudes through anti-racism programs
Anti-racism program at Boston’s Inner-City Weightlifting was effective in helping to positively shift views of race and class.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 27, 2021
People across the world favor paid parental leave, study finds
There are differences in how Americans want paid leave managed compared to the rest of the world, but similar desires to have it available
JJ Shavit
- Jun 26, 2021
Actively addressing inequalities promotes social change and mutual understanding
What does it take for people to commit to take action to promote social equality? How might this differ for the advantaged and disadvantaged
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