Approximately 1.2 million Americans live in certified nursing homes, and another 1 million live in assisted living facilities. It’s common for residents in these facilities to have roommates, 24/7 medical devices, and round-the-clock nursing care. Not surprisingly, people living in these environments frequently experience sleep disturbances. [Read more…]
How to Improve Sleep Among Long-Term Care Residents
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A Sense of Purpose Promotes Cognitive Health
September 18, 2025 By
The number of Americans ages 65 and older is projected to increase from 58 million in 2022 to 82 million by 2050—a 41 percent increase. As the U.S. population grows older, cognitive decline is a significant concern. [Read more…]
How Cultural Norms May Influence Sleep and Health
September 17, 2025 By
Sleep is foundational to our health. A large body of data links poor sleep to heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and depression. There’s also evidence that unhealthy sleeping habits may lead to sexual dysfunction and that sleep quality is associated with mood. [Read more…]
Black Students Still Receive More Punishment in Schools
September 16, 2025 By
In 2018, a ground-breaking analysis of federal education data clearly established that Black students are disproportionately disciplined in public schools.
Since then, researchers have documented the negative effects of this disparity—encouraging defiance; harming academic achievement, school climate, and mental health; and accelerating exposure to the juvenile justice system. In response, some schools have implemented new policies and practices designed to reduce racial disparities in punishment. [Read more…]
4 Proven Steps to Better Brain Health
September 15, 2025 By
The brain is the most complex organ in the human body. Its network of electrical systems modulates the entire human experience—breathing, heart rate, movement, feelings, memory, cognition, and more! [Read more…]
Technology Use May Slow Cognitive Decline
June 9, 2025 By
The baby boomers are the first generation that has navigated adulthood using digital technology. The oldest baby boomers were around 25 when the first e-mail was sent; they were the first generation to have home computers and personal smartphones. [Read more…]
Does Social Class Influence Generosity?
June 7, 2025 By
For decades, researchers have debated how social class affects a person’s likelihood of helping others.
There are two main schools of thought on the topic. One hypothesizes that because lower-income individuals rely more on social networks, they are more likely to be generous. The other hypothesizes that because higher-income individuals have more resources, they are more likely to be generous. [Read more…]
Yoga Supports Wellness at the Molecular Level
June 5, 2025 By
Yoga is growing in popularity. In 2022, nearly 17 percent of adults in America reported practicing yoga, a significant increase compared to 10 years earlier, according to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [Read more…]
Does Online Therapy Work For Kids?
April 29, 2025 By
Approximately 20% of teens in the U.S. experience depression by age 17. And data shows that among youth across the globe, the prevalence of anxiety and depression symptoms has doubled since the COVID-19 pandemic. [Read more…]
Does Inflammation Lead to Depression?
April 18, 2025 By
For decades, we’ve heard that depression is related to imbalances of neurotransmitters in the brain, including serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine. But a growing body of research suggests depression may also be connected to a more prevalent biological process: inflammation. [Read more…]
To Live Longer, Drinking Coffee in the Morning May Help
April 10, 2025 By
Coffee is America’s favorite beverage. More than 70% of American adults drink coffee each week, making it the most consumed beverage other than water. There is clear evidence that coffee is a superfood that helps to prevent diseases, including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and Parkinson’s disease, and others.
Now a new longitudinal study finds that limiting coffee consumption to the morning may lead to greater health benefits.
How Social Media Impacts Psychiatric Symptoms
April 3, 2025 By
Social media has transformed the way people interact with each other and the world. Across the globe, researchers have documented political, social, emotional, and even health implications related to these ever-evolving platforms.
A new systematic review seeks to better understand how social media use affects people with pre-existing mental health disorders, specifically psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, body dysmorphia, eating disorders, narcissistic personality disorder, and borderline personality disorder. [Read more…]
