NEWS / BEHAVIOR

Read This Before You Buy That Giant HD TV

When it comes to screens, how big is big enough? The answer is: Smaller than you may think. The fact is, our eyes can't tell the difference. >

The Uplifting Power of Self-Affirmations

Taking time to affirm what matters to you can derail anxiety and negative thoughts. It also gives well-being a long-lasting boost. >

Why We Vote the Way We Do

What affects your vote the most -- your neighborhood, the people you interact with daily, or online community? The answer may surprise you. >

It's Never Too Late to Quit

Quitting smoking can extend the lives of even late-stage cancer patients. Too few patients take advantage of the programs available. >

Parents, You May Want to Rethink Your View of Adolescence

Teens will test limits and be moody, but good things happen if parents give teens more responsibility and see them as valued family members. >

A Cannabis - Type 2 Diabetes Connection

Long-term cannabis users have higher rates of type 2 diabetes. >

Overcoming Senior Setbacks: The Keys to Resilience in Aging

Aging delivers challenges to everyone, but many seniors regain their wellbeing after setbacks. Here's what helps older folks bounce back. >

You May Want to Keep Your Head Out of the Game

Call it soccer or football -- heading the ball is associated with brain changes that can lead to cognitive issues, even in amateur players. >

Robots Calm Anxious New Readers

For new readers, reading aloud in class can be so stressful that it gets in the way of practice. The guidance of a trained robot can help. >

How Anger Spreads

Anger is contagious — in mice and in men. Our brains respond to the excited signals of others, mirroring their agitation. >

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