Can one bad apple spoil the entire bushel? In science, a single flawed study can sometimes distort a larger body of evidence. A recent report, “Prozac use for childhood depression skewed by... Read more »
Caffeine is the most widely consumed psychoactive substance in the world. It’s everywhere: coffee, tea, energy drinks, sports supplements, and more. But one question still stumps many exercisers: When is the best... Read more »
I sat in the Boston University library, on the fourth floor, and I counted out the M&Ms—10 of them—placing them on a piece of paper in the corner of the desk. I... Read more »
A new study tracked 26,811 Chinese secondary school students over 30 months. The research measured how generative AI impacted their learning. The good news: Students using AI saw homework scores rise 18%... Read more »
I knew exactly what AI was doing. I could name the mechanisms in real time. I could see the validation loops, recognize the flattery, and catch the subtle ways AI keeps a... Read more »
Stop viewing your phone as a “mood fixer.” Recognize it as a distraction that might be delaying your emotional recovery rather than helping it. THE KEY DISCOVERIES Massive Data Set: Researchers analyzed... Read more »
Does Social Media Cause Anxiety? New Study From The University of Manchester Challenges Common Fears
For years, parents and teachers have worried that scrolling through feeds and playing video games is the primary cause of the rising mental health crisis among young people. You might feel a... Read more »
Key Takeaways The Power of Three: Maternal sensitivity, childhood friendships, and observing a parent’s romantic life all uniquely predict how well we adjust to adult relationships. A 30-Year Journey: Researchers followed over... Read more »
You’re supposed to be swimming in love, but sometimes the water feels murky. Exhaustion, anxiety, guilt, and self-doubt swirl together, especially in the first year after birth. For some, these feelings grow... Read more »
When talking about autism, some prefer to say “person with autism,” while others say “autistic person.” The difference may seem subtle, but for many in the autism community, these choices carry weight.... Read more »