NEWS / BEHAVIOR

Are Online Videos Getting You Down?

Continually swiping from video to video online is not entertaining -- it actually leaves us feeling bored. Watching longer is more engaging. >

For Teens Trying to Quit Vaping

Teens are getting wise to the fact that vaping is as addictive as smoking. A new program helps them quit -- and it's available for free. >

One Way to Prevent Distracted Driving

Even when driving some people find cell phones irresistible. One way to break this dangerous habit is to turn safer driving into a game. >

Screen Time and Kids: How Much is Too Much?

The amount of time a child should spend on recreational screen time changes with age. Here's guidance on what parents should aim for. >

New Respect for the Placebo Effect

The placebo effect is not just a mental trick we play on ourselves. Its pain-reducing signals are sent by neurons throughout the brain. >

Styles of Narcissism

If you know a narcissist, you know how self-absorbed and difficult they can be. These traits don't change with time. Here's how to cope . >

Do It in Person

When you socialize in person you open the door to a deeper kind of connection, one that is not only rewarding, but good for your health. >

Coaching Kids Facing Obesity

Children who are becoming seriously overweight or obese can gain skills to reverse this trend. Here's what parents and providers can do. >

How to Keep Kids' Screen Time at a Healthy Level

Parents should set limits on preteens' recreational screen time, especially at bedtime. But their own behavior is just as important. >

Failure Is Overrated

Failure is often seen as a prelude to future success. It may be that occasionally, but it can also lead us to be less generous to others. >

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