Can Yogurt Combat Depression?
Is yogurt useful in combatting depression? A new study by University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers shows that a key bacterium in fermented foods
Does Doing Good Really Do You Good?
It feels good when we do a good deed, but how do we know it’s anything more than a fleeting sensation? Is doing good for
What 70 Years of Research Tell Us About Kids and Screens
Are screens as bad for kids as smoking, as some psychologists have suggested? What are screens doing to children’s physical and psychological health and development?
How the Time Change Impacts Your Brain
It’s early November, which means it’s time to “fall back.” When daylight saving time (DST) came to an end on Sunday, November 5, most of
Can Brain Ultrasound Treat Addiction?
For the over 46 million Americans age 12 and up who struggle with substance use disorder, new research offers hope that ultrasound therapy “can help
How Trying New Things Makes Us Happier
“Out with the old, in with the new,” the old adage goes. In this case, folk wisdom is backed by brain science. Trying new things
Try Something New This November
Studies have shown that trying new things is good for your mental health and emotional well-being as well as your cognitive sharpness. The folks at Action