Is Too Little Play Hurting Kids Today?
Unprecedented numbers of young people are struggling with anxiety and depression. According to Dr. Peter Gray, research professor of psychology and neuroscience at Boston College,
Do Good This December
Doing good to others can do you good in a whole host of ways. Studies have shown that volunteering lowers stress, reduces biomarkers of cardiovascular
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