There is a mountain of evidence to show that stress is a leading cause of common and lethal diseases, including heart attacks, diabetes, asthma, cancer, osteoporosis, anxiety, depression, insomnia, memory loss and premature ...
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Mar 16, 2023
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For many people, Valentine's Day can be an isolating time. The dominant Valentine's Day narrative insists that to be in a romantic relationship is to be happy. And for many single people, the day can come with pressure to ...
Social Sciences
Feb 14, 2023
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The surgeon general is the "nation's doctor" in the United States. They are tasked with giving Americans the "best scientific information" about their health.
Social Sciences
Feb 10, 2023
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Listening to people talk about views that clash with your own can be galling. Families all over the world avoid controversial topics. In the UK, for example, mention Brexit and watch everyone in the room tense up.
Social Sciences
Feb 9, 2023
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Strict-sounding teachers are worse at inspiring the classroom than their kind colleagues, research has revealed.
Social Sciences
Jan 17, 2023
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"Gaslighting"—behavior that's mind manipulating, grossly misleading, downright deceitful—is Merriam-Webster's word of the year.
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Nov 28, 2022
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From abortion to book bans, critical race theory and transgender rights, much political rhetoric in the run-up to the mid-term elections in the United States has centered around "culture war" issues.
Social Sciences
Nov 8, 2022
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Be able to control oneself, cooperate or help others: having socio-emotional abilities is essential for those who wish to interact positively with their peers. These skills are largely acquired during childhood and can be ...
Social Sciences
Nov 8, 2022
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While many parents and caregivers believe teens spend too much time on smartphones, video games and social media, a Michigan State University researcher says not to worry about screen time.
Social Sciences
Nov 3, 2022
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In person, people with disabilities often experience microaggressions—comments or subtle insults based on stereotypes. New types of microaggressions play out online as well, according to new Cornell-led research.
Social Sciences
Oct 27, 2022
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