E-cigarettes get FDA approval: 5 essential reads on the harms and benefits of vaping
E-cigarettes get FDA approval: 5 essential reads on the harms and benefits of vaping Ceci n’est pas un Magritte. Georgina Parrino/EyeEm via Getty Images Matt Williams, The Conversation After being on the U.S. market for around 15 years, an e-cigarette has, for the first time, been authorized for sale by the Food and Drug Administration. The […]
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What happens to your life stories if you delete your Facebook account?
What happens to your life stories if you delete your Facebook account? How much of your life is archived on Facebook? Arthur Poulin/Unsplash Michael Humphrey, Colorado State University If the latest deluge of Facebook controversies has you ready to kick the app to the digital curb, you are not alone. There are plenty of good guides […]
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How your emotional response to the COVID-19 pandemic changed your behavior and your sense of time
How your emotional response to the COVID-19 pandemic changed your behavior and your sense of time If you had faith in the development of effective treatments, time tended to pass quickly. tolgart/Getty Images Philip Gable, University of Delaware and Chris Wendel, University of Alabama The COVID-19 pandemic, now in its 19th month, has meant different things […]
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Clues to consciousness: how dopamine fits into the mystery of what makes us conscious – podcast
Clues to consciousness: how dopamine fits into the mystery of what makes us conscious – podcast Scientists are still puzzling over the mystery of what makes us conscious. Lidiia/Shutterstock Daniel Merino, The Conversation and Gemma Ware, The Conversation What’s happening in our brains to create consciousness? In this episode of The Conversation Weekly podcast, we hear […]
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Is salt good for you after all? The evidence says no
Is salt good for you after all? The evidence says no Shutterstock Clare Collins, University of Newcastle Salt is the most common form of sodium and is added to food during manufacturing, home cooking or at the table to enhance the taste or to extend the shelf life. Most people have heard the advice to cut […]
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Facebook’s scandals and outage test users’ frenemy relationship
Facebook’s scandals and outage test users’ frenemy relationship How do you feel about Facebook? Enes Evren/E+ via Getty Images Elizabeth Stoycheff, Wayne State University When Facebook was down for most of the day on Oct. 4, 2021, did you miss it, were you relieved or some of both? Social scientists have compiled an expansive body […]
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Brain over the body – Hacking the stress system to let your psychology influence your physiology
Brain over body: Hacking the stress system to let your psychology influence your physiology Researchers imagine tapping into your body’s reactions to extreme cold to reap psychological benefits. Ratushniak/Shutterstock.com Vaibhav Diwadkar, Wayne State University and Otto Muzik, Wayne State University There are people who show incredible resistance to extremes of temperature. Think of Buddhist monks who […]
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Changing your mind about something as important as vaccination isn’t a sign of weakness – being open to new information is the smart way to make choices
Changing your mind about something as important as vaccination isn’t a sign of weakness – being open to new information is the smart way to make choices Sticking to your beliefs in a rapidly changing world isn’t necessarily the best choice. Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis via Getty Images Art Markman, The University of Texas at Austin College of […]
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Alan Alda living with Parkinson’s – a neurologist explains treatment advances
Alan Alda living with Parkinson’s – a neurologist explains treatment advances Alan Alda at en event in New York City, May 23, 2017. Diego Corredor/AP Photo Michael Okun, University of Florida For many, hearing the word “Parkinson’s” conjures an image of tremors. But Parkinson’s disease, brought about by loss of nerve and other brain cells, is […]
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Psychological ‘specialness spirals’ can make ordinary items feel like treasures – and may explain how clutter accumulates
Psychological ‘specialness spirals’ can make ordinary items feel like treasures – and may explain how clutter accumulates The longer you hold off on using an everyday purchase, the more likely you are to preserve it untouched. kupicoo/E+ via Getty Images Jacqueline Rifkin, University of Missouri-Kansas City Years ago, I bought a blouse at Target. That same […]
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‘Toxic positivity’: Why it is important to live with negative emotions
‘Toxic positivity’: Why it is important to live with negative emotions Positive thinking. (Shutterstock) Andrée-Ann Labranche, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) The World’s Best Matcha and Green Smoothies Recipes Ebook It is almost impossible to go on Facebook or Instagram without seeing quotes or comments accompanied with motivational words such as, “Look on the bright […]
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5 Tips for a Stress-Free Morning
5 Tips for a Stress-Free Morning 5 Tips for a Stress-Free Morning – Mornings are often the most important part of the day – they can make or break your mood and set the tone for all of your to-dos. To help combat the hecticness that can arrive when the sun comes up, consider these […]
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What to Look for in a Day Care
What to Look for in a Day Care What to Look for in a Day Care – For first-time parents or even families with multiple children, the decision to place your little bundle of joy in someone else’s care be a difficult one. However, the benefits of day care can be significant, especially for children […]
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Massive numbers of new COVID–19 infections, not vaccines, are the main driver of new coronavirus variants
Massive numbers of new COVID–19 infections, not vaccines, are the main driver of new coronavirus variants Vaughn Cooper, University of Pittsburgh and Lee Harrison, University of Pittsburgh The rise of coronavirus variants has highlighted the huge influence evolutionary biology has on daily life. But how mutations, random chance and natural selection produce variants is a […]
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Go for Grapes as a Smart Choice for Health and Wellness
Go for Grapes as a Smart Choice for Health and Wellness. The importance of health and wellness is top of mind for many people. There are many contributing factors to wellness such as diet, physical activity, social engagement and genetics. All are important, but a first step to wellness is choosing healthy foods to fuel […]
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Show Your True Colors to Support Alopecia Areata
reCAP Art of Aperitivo: Recipe eBook Download – $2.99 from: Mason Jars Company Show Your True Colors to Support Alopecia Areata Show Your True Colors to Support Alopecia Areata. Alopecia areata is an autoimmune skin disease that’s more common than many people think. It causes hair loss on the scalp, face, and other areas of […]
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18 months of the COVID-19 pandemic – a retrospective in 7 charts
September 11, 2021 marks the 18 month anniversary of the WHO declaring the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic. summerphotos/Stock via Getty Images Plus Katelyn Jetelina, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston 18 months of the COVID-19 pandemic – a retrospective in 7 charts. A year and a half into what the World Health Organization […]
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4 Ways to Treat and Trick Your Pet this Fall
Ketona Chicken Recipe Dog Food – 8.4 Lbsfrom: Keto Natural Pet Foods 4 Ways to Treat and Trick Your Pet this Fall. The autumn season offers plenty of reasons to celebrate: nostalgic flavors, pretty leaves, and a seasonal wardrobe change. Fall also typically features event calendars full of festivals, trips to pumpkin patches, and hikes […]
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