WELLNESS / BEHAVIOR

An Accident Waiting to Happen: Kids on E-Vehicles

E-bikes and e-scooters are popular and particularly dangerous for young, inexperienced riders. What parents should know before buying one. >

How Much Nicotine Is in that Vape?

Nicotine concentrations in e-cigs have climbed over the years and, along with it, nicotine dependence. Young adults are especially affected. >

Time to End the Time Change?

Should we end the spring switch to Daylight Savings Time permanently? Canada is looking into the repercussions of full-time Standard time. >

Online Sports Betting is Not All Fun and Games

Betting on sports is exciting, but it's an addicting danger for some. Emergency room visits spiked among young men after it became legal. >

Reading is Brain Food

Reading is brain food. It helps kids develop stronger language skills and attention and can reduce seniors' risk of dementia by a third. >

Some of Us Are Still Drinking at COVID-Lockdown Levels

Alcohol use and heavy drinking have gone down in general, but they are still higher than pre-pandemic levels among one age group. >

The Changing Dating Landscape

Singles asked about dating, relationships, marriage, children, commitment and gender roles gave answers suggesting a generational shift. >

A Deeper Dive into the Genes Behind Personality Traits

Are your genes responsible for your anxiety or outgoingness? An analysis of over a million DNA samples uncovered some telling associations. >

Seniors, Socializing Is Good for Your Brain

Taking part in social activities stimulates areas of the brain related to memory and executive functioning and slows cognitive decline. >

"Normal" Isn't Always Good Medical News

What a doctor means when they say a symptom is normal may not be what you think. It's up to patients to ask questions. Have a conversation. >

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