Researchers discover the cause behind the dramatic drop in youth drinking over the last 20 years
Public health researcher Dr Jude Ball has compared attitudes to drinking among high school students in 1999–2001 to those in 2022.
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JJ Shavit
- May 12
Surprising impact of online gaming social networks on mental health
The digital world's allure sometimes comes with a dark side—video game addiction, isolation, mood or behavior changes.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 25
If it pays to be a jerk, why doesn’t everyone do it?
Many of the same personality traits that are associated with success in chimpanzees are also associated with success in humans.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 24
Balancing work and school: The effects of teen employment on grades, sleep, and relationships
While some parents think jobs provide teens valuable learning opportunities, others worry about negative impacts on grades and social life.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 17
The Healing Power of Giving: Research Shows Charitable Acts Ease Pain
Engaging in prosocial behavior, such as volunteering or donating to charity, can help reduce physical pain and improve the ability to work.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 5
Sweating it out: Human body odor can help treat mental health issues
Patients who underwent mindfulness therapy while being exposed to human ‘chemo-signals’ experienced reduced social anxiety.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 25
Researchers identify 3 key factors that keep your brain sharp and healthy
The human brain is a remarkable organ, consisting of approximately 100 billion interconnected neurons that work to ensure our mental agility
JJ Shavit
- Mar 5
Seven questions can define how wise you are, study finds
Researchers report that an abbreviated, seven-item scale can help determine with high validity a person’s level of wisdom and well-being.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 25
Scientists discover 3 key factors to keep your brain sharp and healthy
Your brain is pretty fabulous. Around 100 billion nerve cells work together to keep you nimble and quick in your thinking.
JJ Shavit
- Jan 25
Researchers discover 3 key factors that keep your brain sharp and healthy
Your brain is pretty fabulous. Around 100 billion nerve cells work together to keep you nimble and quick in your thinking.
JJ Shavit
- Jan 8
Travelling farther away from home is better for your health
People who travel more outside of their local area feel that they are healthier than those who stay closer to home, finds a new study.
JJ Shavit
- Dec 30, 2022
These seven questions can define how wise you are
Researchers report that an abbreviated, seven-item scale can help determine with high validity a person’s level of wisdom,
JJ Shavit
- Dec 28, 2022
Women on average perform better than men on a ‘theory of mind’ test
A part of human social interaction and communication involves putting ourselves in other people’s shoes, to imagine another person's thought
JJ Shavit
- Dec 26, 2022
Researchers discover 3 key factors that keep your brain sharp and healthy
Your brain is pretty fabulous. Around 100 billion nerve cells work together to keep you nimble and quick in your thinking.
JJ Shavit
- Nov 15, 2022
Good friendships can make for a healthier gut microbiome
Social connections are essential for good health and wellbeing in social animals, such as ourselves and other primates.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 26, 2022
Three critical factors keep your brain sharp and healthy
Your brain is pretty fabulous. Around 100 billion nerve cells work together to keep you nimble and quick in your thinking.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 7, 2022
Researchers find expanding voting rights can reduce violence
The extension of voting rights can reduce political violence according to research on the impact of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
JJ Shavit
- Sep 27, 2022
Three key factors to keeping your brain sharp and healthy
Our brains get lazier the older we get. But you can train your brain. 3 factors are the most important in keeping your brain in top shape.
JJ Shavit
- Sep 24, 2022
MIT, Harvard and Stanford scientists find “weaker ties” are more beneficial for job seekers
Paper presents first large-scale experimental evidence on causal effects of strong and weak ties on job mobility.
JJ Shavit
- Sep 18, 2022
Seven healthy lifestyle habits may reduce dementia risk for people with diabetes
Sleeping seven to nine hours daily, exercising regularly and having frequent social contact was associated with a lower risk of dementia.
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