Researchers are trying to understand whether ultraprocessed foods erode brain health in the aging process. By Dr. Sara N. BurkeAssociate Professor of Neurobiology and Cognitive AgingUniversity of Florida Introduction Scientists have known for years that unhealthy…
The biggest risks aren’t always the biggest numbers on the thermometer – humidity gets dangerous faster than many people realize. By Dr. W. Larry KenneyProfessor of Physiology, Kinesiology and Human PerformancePenn State By Dr. Daniel…
Research suggests ways to focus on the here and now to help you ultimately achieve your more far-off targets. By Dr. Kaitlin WoolleyAssociate Professor of MarketingCornell University By Dr. Paul StillmanAssistant Professor of MarketingSan Diego State University Introduction It’s a familiar…
Because of the way scientific studies are conducted, it’s been hard to health benefits from eating organic food. A new study suggests, however, that there are ways to find out. By Dr. Cynthia CurlAssociate Professor of Public and Population HealthBoise State University…
Trauma can be passed down from generation to generation. What steps should adults take to try and break the cycle? By Dr. Shanta R. DubeAssociate Professor, School of Public HealthGeorgia State University Introduction Prevention is the mantra of modern medicine…
One of the most remarkable human capacities is to perceive and understand mental states. Introduction One of the most fascinating human capacities is the ability to perceive and interpret other…
How do people’s cultural ideas and practices shape their emotions (and other types of feelings)? Introduction Take a moment and imagine you are traveling in a country you’ve never been…
Over time, engaging with new things, ideas, and people broadens someone’s experiences and cultivates expertise. Introduction What comes to mind when you think of emotions? It’s probably the elation of…
It has been proposed that there is a link between creativity and mental illness. Introduction Links between creativity and mental health have been extensively discussed and studied by psychologists and other researchers…
Mindful eating can help to reduce emotional eating and promotes the consumption of smaller portions and fewer calories. By Dr. Lauren Alex O’HaganResearch AssociateThe Open University Introduction In recent years, mindfulness – defined as “a mental state or attitude in which…
