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How love sparks better heart health
February 14, 2019,
CNN
Flooding the body with love-creating hormones is healthy for the nervous system and, by association, the heart.
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Black and Hispanic youth are targeted with junk food ads
January 15, 2019, CNNWhat researchers found was a growing disparity between what white youth and minority youth saw.
How clutter affects your health
January 14, 2019, ABC NewsResearch shows that having too many things in your home may impact how you feel.
Americans more likely to die of opioid overdose than in car crash
January 14, 2019, Fox NewsOpioid pain relievers are the most fatally abused drugs and they're entirely legal.
Reasons people don't change unhealthy habits, and what to do instead
January 14, 2019, TodayFocus on doing something every day that will help you get closer to your goal.
Child abuse ups suicide risk in later life
January 12, 2019, Yahoo NewsChildren who experience physical, sexual, and emotional abuse are significantly more likely to attempt suicide in later life, a study has found.
How different cultures shape children’s personalities in different ways
January 12, 2019, The Washington PostUnique behaviors and characteristics seem ingrained in certain cultures.
In the world’s ‘happiest countries,’ an increasing number of young people don’t feel well at all
January 10, 2019, The Washington PostResearchers acknowledge that the reasons young people are increasingly anxious or depressed are still not fully understood.
Is Facebook making you physically ill (as well as damaging your mental health)?
January 8, 2019, Yahoo NewsResearchers found that people who look at other people’s Facebook profiles felt real negative physical symptoms.
Exercise really does seem to help with depression
January 23, 2019, MSNNew research tools help show that exercise helps to alleviate depressive symptoms.
Is this the reason more women than men get Alzheimer’s?
January 22, 2019, MSNWomen make up two-thirds of all Alzheimer’s cases and it’s the only neurological disorder affecting women more than men.
Medical students push for more LGBT health training to address disparities
January 20, 2019, NPRStudies show medical schools do a poor job of preparing future doctors to understand the LGBT population's unique needs and health risks.
Marie Kondo's tidying isn't just about appearances
January 18, 2019, CNNThere's a psychological and spiritual upside to decluttering.
How positive psychology help students
January 18, 2019, U.S. News & World ReportSchool district uses a program that encourages a positive outlook to boost academic performance.
How to advocate for your mental health in a difficult work environment
January 17, 2019, BustleMental health issues affect many people, especially in the workplace.
Screen time ‘is no more harmful to teenagers than eating potatoes’ study finds
January 15, 2019, Yahoo NewsThe researchers found that prolonged screen...time had a contribution of just 0.4% to an adolescent’s overall well-being.
Gum infection linked to Alzheimer's disease
January 25, 2019, YahooStudy links bacteria in the mouth to dementia and Alzheimer’s.
Will a pill fix nation's loneliness 'epidemic'?
January 30, 2019, Fox NewsScientist is researching a pill that she hopes will prevent at-risk individuals from experiencing chronic loneliness.
How to stop bullying
January 31, 2019, Fox NewsSuggestions for parents to help prevent bullying.
Better interior design might keep astronauts healthier and happier in deep space
February 3, 2019, MSNScientists consider how interior aesthetics affect the behavior of astronauts.
The challenge of managing other people’s pain
February 4, 2019, The New York TimesPeople experience pain in different ways from the same stimulus.
The depression symptom we rarely talk about
February 5, 2019, MSNIn some cases, constant rage could be a sign of a depression.
LGBTQ families are on the cusp of dramatic growth
February 7, 2019, USA TODAYFamily building is just as much a possibility for the LGBTQ community as those who are non-LGBTQ.
Unconscious bias favors men at work
February 8, 2019, ForbesWhen equally qualified men and women are compared, and their potential evaluated, men get the advantage.
How messiness, self-criticism and screens cause you to eat poorly
February 8, 2019, CNNCertain lifestyle factors can influence eating habits, and how to use them to improve your health.
Is young people's mental health getting worse?
February 11, 2019, BBC NewsPoor mental health among children and young people has been described as an epidemic and an "escalating crisis".
Youth smoking decline stalls, and vaping may be to blame
February 12, 2019, Fox NewsCigarette smoking rates have stopped falling among U.S. kids, and health officials believe youth vaping is responsible.