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For the New Year: 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. >

Tanning Beds Are More Dangerous Than You Probably Think

People who use tanning beds have more DNA mutations linked to melanoma than nonusers. And the more visits, the higher risk the of melanoma. >

Go Ahead, Say It

Swearing is at least frowned upon and often condemned, but it can actually improve your performance when it counts. Just don't let Mom hear. >

Attention Seekers: A Steep Rise in ADHD Medication Prescriptions

Prescriptions for ADHD medications are increasing. But does every patient need them? Mis- and over-diagnosis can put people at risk. >

Don't Let Chatbots Steal Your Vote

The sheer volume of information AI chatbots generate -- accurate or not -- is behind their power to shape elections. Guardrails are needed. >

Students, Take Notes for Better Recall; Use Generative AI to Dig Deeper

Taking written notes remains the best way to begin to commit new information to memory. LLMs like ChatGPT have a different role to play. >

What Golden Retrievers Can Teach Us about Human Behavior

University of Cambridge researchers analyzed golden retrievers' genes and found clear connections to canine -- and human -- behaviors. >

Finger Counting Helps Build Math Skills

Don't worry if kids use their fingers to add and subtract. It not only helps them learn abstract concepts, they'll eventually outgrow it. >

Plenty of Friends, but Still Feeling Lonely?

The loneliness of many young adults is not necessarily the result of a lack of friends. It's often connected to the demands of growing up. >

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. >

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