How a Second Language can Boost the Brain
Being bilingual benefits children as they learn to speak — and adults as they age. By Ramin SkibbaScience writer and freelance journalist Introduction Even when you’re fluent in two languages,…
Schools Are More Stable When Teachers Get Mental Health Support
Mental health for teachers carries critical benefits for students. By Dr Lee Ann Rawlins WilliamsClinical Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation and Human ServicesUniversity of North Dakota Introduction When it comes to mental health at school, typically…
What’s the Best Diet for Healthy Sleep?
A growing body of research is finding a robust link between diet and sleep quality. By Dr. Erica JansenAssistant Professor of Nutritional SciencesUniversity of Michigan Introduction You probably already know that how you eat before…
Untangling The Genetics That Underlie Our Facial Features
After turning up hundreds of genes with hard-to-predict effects, some scientists are now probing the grander developmental processes that shape face geometry. By Bob HolmesScience Writer Introduction When Eric Mueller,…
The Neurons That Make Us Feel Hangry
Neuroscientists think a cluster of cells in the brain that stimulate appetite could be a target for eating disorder therapies. By Amber DanceFreelance science journalist Introduction Maybe it starts with…
What Science Can Tell Us About The Experience Of Unexplainable Presence
It is deeply connected to sleep paralysis but that can’t explain everything. By Dr. Ben Alderson-DayAssociate Professor of PsychologyDurham University Introduction If you’ve ever had the eerie sensation there’s a presence…
People With Autism Often Have Difficulty Identifying Emotions
An unfortunate myth about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is that diagnosed individuals have no emotions. By Dr. Sebastian GaiggSenior LecturerCity, University of London An unfortunate myth about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is that diagnosed individuals…
The Pain of Prolonged Grief Disorder
For some people, intense and sustained feelings of loss are symptoms of a serious condition — one that can last for years and erode wellbeing. By Alison McCookWriter and editor…
How To Deal With Work Stress And Recover From Burnout
Here are evidence-based strategies to achieve healthy work-life balance. By Chris WoolstonFreelance Journalist There’s job stress, and then there’s the crushing pressure paramedics went through during the first wave of…
5 Types Of Psychotherapy To Help With Almost Any Mental Health Problem
What type of therapist should you choose? Here’s a quick guide to get you started. By Dr. John MalouffAssociate Professor, School of Behavioural, Cognitive and Social SciencesUniversity of New England Introduction You have made a…
