Approximately 147 million people worldwide consume cannabis, or marijuana each year; a number that continues to grow, especially in North America and Europe, according to the World Health Organization. [Read more…]
How Modern Society Creates a Perfect Storm of Sleep Disturbances for Teens
August 7, 2022 By Leave a Comment
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It’s the dog days of summer. With schools on summer break, you’ll find some teens awake late at night and sleeping until noon. [Read more…]
Get The Best Psychological Boost Out of Your Vacation
July 9, 2022 By Leave a Comment
While the COVID-19 pandemic is still simmering this summer, more than 200 million Americans have made travel plans. For many, this summer will mark their first trip in a long time.
Most people think of vacations as a time to relax and unwind. But there’s an inherent amount of stress that comes with traveling, especially during a pandemic. What does science say about how much vacations actually help to reduce stress? And what can you do to get the most out of yours? [Read more…]
Should You Get Your Health Information From Social Media?
June 3, 2022 By Leave a Comment
Scrolling through a social media feed, you might expect to see photos of friends’ travels, political opinions, and images of the latest fashions. You’ll also find a tremendous variety of health information.
With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for reliable health information is central to our lives; social media outlets have played an even larger role in spreading both information and disinformation. As a result, a new body of research is exploring the impact of social media on public health, and how we can best use online tools to improve our well-being. [Read more…]
Does Your Neighborhood Affect Your Mental Health?
May 20, 2022 By Leave a Comment
The evidence clearly shows that the mental health of Americans has declined since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic – and more so for teens, older adults, young mothers, and minorities. [Read more…]
The Epidemic of Loneliness and What We Can Do About It
May 16, 2022 By Leave a Comment
The evidence shows Americans are becoming lonelier, leading to mental and physical health problems for people of all ages. [Read more…]
The Ideals and Realities of Family Dinner with Young Kids
April 14, 2022 By Leave a Comment
Family dinner is a cultural norm that most families in the U.S. strive for; it’s a goal that has endured for decades. Just think of an episode of “Leave It to Beaver” with June and Ward Cleaver and their two sons sitting around a table set with fine China and a white tablecloth, discussing the day and eating a healthy meal. [Read more…]
How Long-Term Partners Influence Each Other’s Health
March 28, 2022 By Leave a Comment
Many people seek a silver bullet that will help them age gracefully and maintain wellness in their later years. A growing body of research suggests there is an overlooked element that helps determine health status later in life: the health and wellness of one’s long-term partner. Researchers are finding that as long-term couples age together, they develop biological similarities that affect their health in the long run. [Read more…]
A Drink a Day May Not Be So Good for You, After All
March 24, 2022 By Leave a Comment
After a holiday season full of good cheer—and extra cocktails for many—more Americans than ever participated this year in “Dry January,” a month-long sobriety challenge that began as a public-health campaign in England. Surveys found that between 13 and 15 percent of Americans decided to forgo alcohol that month, an increase from last year.
That’s likely a good thing for their health. [Read more…]
Distracted Driving Is Deadly, Learn How to Prevent It
March 22, 2022 By Leave a Comment
Distracted drivers kill eight people each day in the U.S. on average. While this is a problem that involves everyone, young people are disproportionately at fault. About 25 percent of the distracted drivers involved in fatal crashes are in their 20s, and teen drivers are even more likely to be involved in a distracted driving accident. [Read more…]
What We Know About Radicalization
March 21, 2022 By Leave a Comment
Terrorist attacks – acts of violence with the purpose of creating ideological change – are on the rise in the U.S. and globally. In 2019, there were 68 terrorist attacks in the U.S., up from 18 in 2008. Globally, deaths from terrorism rise and fall each year depending on international relations and politics. Over the past decade, terrorists have killed an average of 21,000 people a year. [Read more…]
What We Know About Preventing Teen Dating Violence
March 16, 2022 By Leave a Comment
Approximately 18 percent of teens in the U.S. experience sexual or physical abuse from a romantic partner, according to the National Survey on Teen Relationships and Intimate Violence. And more than 60 percent report psychological abuse from their romantic relationships. Not surprisingly, this abuse is associated with depression, anxiety, substance use, and suicide ideation, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [Read more…]
