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Know Who Your Real Friends Are

Having lots of friends on social media is fine, but it's the people you know well and see in real life who keep you from feeling lonely. >

To Treat Depression, Rebuild Joy

Depression is often experienced as a lack of emotion. A new treatment reintroduces the brain to happier feelings and a sense of connection. >

Timing Is Everything When It Comes to Gut Health

Late night snacking can reduce the types of good bacteria in your gut and disrupt bowel function -- especially when you're stressed. >

Is AI Making Your Mind Flabby?

Artificial intelligence tools can relieve us of mental drudgery and power speedy solutions to thorny problems. But there is also a cost. >

The Big Thing about Small Talk

Incidental conversations about the weather, pets or work may seem boring on the surface, but they lay the groundwork for real connection. >

Fight Dementia -- Cook at Home

Planning and preparing meals engage the mind and body. Following directions, measuring and prepping ingredients keep your brain sharp. >

An Eating Routine Builds Weight-Loss Success

One way to give your diet a boost is to eat a set of foods on repeat. This saves you the depressing decision-making that can derail dieters. >

Sitting is Not All Bad, but Watch Out, Couch Potatoes

Reading a book or watching online instruction engages the mind in a way that passive viewing doesn't and makes a difference to your brain. >

When AI Toys Talk to Kids

Using artificially intelligent toys to respond to kids' questions and concerns may sound good, but what the toys say can be a problem. >

A Link Between Ultra-Processed Foods and Behavior Problems?

Preschoolers who ate more ultra-processed foods were more likely to develop behavior issues like anxiety or aggression two years later. >

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