As states across America begin to reopen after months of closures due to the coronavirus pandemic, people must make individual decisions about how much exposure they have to other people. Meanwhile, scientists across the globe are racing to learn as much as they can about how COVID-19 spreads and the best ways to keep people from contracting the disease. [Read more…]
How Not to Get COVID-19: What We Know and What We Don’t
May 15, 2020 By Leave a Comment
For COVID News, Always Read Beyond the Scary Headline
May 6, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Contributed by Karl Pillemer, Ph.D.
To inform yourself about the coronavirus, you have probably sought out your favorite news sources. In doing so, you may have been overwhelmed (and perhaps terrified) by negative headlines, such as these: [Read more…]
What We Know About Distance Learning
April 27, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Schools across the nation have been closed for weeks, and many are attempting to teach students staying at home as the nation works to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. [Read more…]
Reduce Stress and Anxiety Levels With Journaling
April 21, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Stress and anxiety levels are high among many people across the globe as they cope with illness, death, isolation and job losses during the COVID-19 pandemic. While there is no magic eraser for those difficult feelings, there are steps you can take – even while stuck at home – to help to relieve anxiety and improve your mental well-being.
The Evidence on Face Masks
April 11, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Since the U.S. Centers for Disease Control recommended that Americans wear face masks when they go out in public, it’s likely that you are noticing a variety of face coverings – bandanas, homemade fabric masks, medical-grade masks and more – when you venture out. [Read more…]
The Evidence on Loneliness and What To Do About It
March 30, 2020 By Leave a Comment
As governments tell huge numbers of Americans to stay home to stop the spread of coronavirus, it’s natural for some people to experience feelings of loneliness – especially those who live alone and may go for days without seeing another human in person. [Read more…]
The Science of Panic Buying and How to Stop It
March 24, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Since the COVID-19 virus has spread through the United States, you’ve no doubt found your local stores sold out of essential items, such as toilet paper, hand sanitizer and many food products. [Read more…]
The Evidence on Alcoholics Anonymous
March 18, 2020 By Leave a Comment
More than 15 million Americans have an alcohol-use disorder, and overuse of alcohol leads to nearly 90,000 deaths each year in the United States, according to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. [Read more…]
Understanding the Science of Hand Hygiene
March 11, 2020 By Leave a Comment
By now, you’ve certainly heard about the coronavirus epidemic that began in China and is now spreading across the globe. Most people who contract the virus will come down with mild, flu-like symptoms including fever, fatigue, dry cough and shortness of breath. But the virus can be life-threatening for older adults or people with poor health. [Read more…]
Understanding the Link Between Brain Injury and Homelessness
February 28, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Homelessness is a tough issue to quantify and study. The most recent tally by the U.S. government estimates there are nearly 600,000 homeless people in the U.S. And if you add in homeless people in other developed nations, that number reaches more than 1 million. [Read more…]
How Do Smartphones Impact Youth Mental Health?
February 21, 2020 By Leave a Comment
More than 80 percent of teenagers now have smartphones in the U.S. In fact, half of all U.S. youth get their own personal phone by age 11 – up nearly 20 percentage points from four years ago, according to a national survey.Researchers Identify Unwarranted Medical Care Among Kids
February 15, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Of course parents want their children to receive the most comprehensive, up-to-date and highest-quality medical care available. But medical researchers are finding that in a rush to adopt new medical practices and safeguard children’s health, providers may sometimes do more harm than good. [Read more…]
