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
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 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…]
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…]
Looking On The Bright Side Can Help You Live Longer
February 5, 2020 By Leave a Comment
We all like to be around optimistic people, those who feel hopeful and confident about the future, and embody a positive mental attitude.
Now a growing body of research demonstrates that those “glass-is-half-full” types are not just more pleasant to be around – they are more likely to live longer, healthier lives. [Read more…]
Clear Evidence: What You Eat Affects Your Mental Health
January 31, 2020 By Leave a Comment
If there’s one concept health researchers have come to agree on it’s this: What you eat matters. Although they don’t always agree on what constitutes a healthy diet, medical experts have long understood that while certain foods can help to improve your physical well-being, others have the opposite effect. [Read more…]
How To Keep Your New Year’s Resolution
January 3, 2020 By Leave a Comment
This week’s start of a new year prompts all sorts of pledges to lose weight, quit smoking, save money and exercise more, among others. New Year’s resolutions are popular – but few people actually succeed at keeping them. [Read more…]
The Myth of the Holiday Blues
December 18, 2019 By Leave a Comment
For many people, the holiday season inspires feelings of joy, gratitude and charity. For others, the added duties of shopping, cooking, wrapping and hosting lead to feelings of stress, anxiety and loneliness. (In, all likelihood, most people experience both happiness and increased stress levels in November and December.) [Read more…]
