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Psychologists Confirm People Who Decorate For Christmas Early Are Happier, So Now You Have Justification

12/05/2022

Psychologists Confirm People Who Decorate For Christmas Early Are Happier, So Now You Have Justification

If you were one of those families who had installed a wreath on their front door, wrapped garlands around their banisters, and had a wintry holiday village set up on your mantel by Nov. 1, you might be in luck.

Study Finds J&J's COVID-19 Vaccine Effective Against Omicron Hospitalization

12/30/2021

Study Finds J&J's COVID-19 Vaccine Effective Against Omicron Hospitalization

Johnson & Johnson released a statement on Dec. 30 announcing the results of a real-work study conducted by the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) proving the efficacy of its COVID-19 vaccine series in preventing severe illness and hospitalization from the Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus.

What Parents Need to Know About Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome, an Illness Related to COVID-19

04/15/2021

What Parents Need to Know About Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome, an Illness Related to COVID-19

Researchers are learning more about multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), a rare COVID-related inflammatory illness that affects children and teens.

CDC Scientists Are Proposing a "Path Forward" For Students to Return to School in Person

01/27/2021

CDC Scientists Are Proposing a "Path Forward" For Students to Return to School in Person

A plan for students to return to in-person schooling may finally be on the horizon, according to an article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association on Jan. 26 written by three scientists from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

As If We Needed an Excuse For More, Study Says Wine and Cheese Are Good For Your Brain

12/17/2020

As If We Needed an Excuse For More, Study Says Wine and Cheese Are Good For Your Brain

The next time you're contemplating whether to pour another glass of wine and slice up some extra brie, remember that science says you should do it for your brain.

The AAP Wants Schools to Reform Active-Shooter Drills That Cause "Untoward Psychological Distress"

08/29/2020

The AAP Wants Schools to Reform Active-Shooter Drills That Cause "Untoward Psychological Distress"

According to data from January, more than 249 school shootings have taken place in the United States since the tragedy at Columbine High School in 1999, excluding those that took place at colleges or universities.

Study Confirms People Who Wrap Presents Sloppily Are Happier, So You Have Permission to Throw It All in a Bag This Year

12/24/2019

Study Confirms People Who Wrap Presents Sloppily Are Happier, So You Have Permission to Throw It All in a Bag This Year

I know what I'm good at, and I know what I stink at, and when it comes to gift-giving, my strengths lie in the presents themselves — finding the obscure, thoughtful, hard-to-find item that can really put a smile on someone's face.

10 Studying Tips to Help You Survive Finals

12/16/2019

10 Studying Tips to Help You Survive Finals

Finals can be one of the most stressful times in a student's life.

A Study Found 98% of American Toddlers — and Most Babies — Are Consuming Too Much Added Sugar

11/19/2019

A Study Found 98% of American Toddlers — and Most Babies — Are Consuming Too Much Added Sugar

A new study from The Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics is shining some light on just how much added sugar toddlers and babies in the US tend to consume.

11/17/2019

A Brand-New Study Says Screaming at Your Dog Can Have Some Seriously Negative Effects

Portuguese researchers are encouraging dog owners to think twice before raising their voices at their pups.

Owning a Dog Lowers Your Risk of Dying Early by 24%, and You Hear That, Landlord?

10/13/2019

Owning a Dog Lowers Your Risk of Dying Early by 24%, and You Hear That, Landlord?

A new analysis of 70 years' worth of studies that look at the effect of owning a dog on your survival claims that having a dog lowers your risk of dying early by 24 percent — and yeah, that sounds about right!

If You Want to Raise Good Kids, Harvard Researchers Suggest These 7 Tips

07/31/2019

If You Want to Raise Good Kids, Harvard Researchers Suggest These 7 Tips

Every parent wants to raise a good kid — someone who is caring, understanding, polite, ethical — but your little ones can't do it alone; they need help and guidance from the adults in their lives.