WELLNESS / EMOTIONAL HEALTH

Eat Better, Feel Better: A Mood - Food Connection

People who sharply reduced their ultraprocessed food intake often also experienced a reduction in symptoms of depression and anxiety. >

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. >

The Changing Dating Landscape

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

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. >

Gun Owners and Firearm Storage During A Crisis

Households with guns are more likely to consider moving firearms elsewhere in a crisis if they've been part of this sort of conversation. >

Your Dog Knows You Better than You May Think

Domestication has made dogs good students of human emotion. Scans show their brains respond to the emotions they see on our faces. >

Beyond #MeToo

Reports of sexual harassment have gone up over the last 10 years. How much is due to increased awareness, how much to more bad behavior? >

Kids Often Spend Too Much Time Looking at Screens, But...

Not all screen time is bad. The relief it offers distressed kids or depressed parents has a place. It's about the child and the situation. >

Depression And The "Like"

Everyone likes approval. Getting a "thumbs-up" for social media posts may mean more to people who are feeling down than others realize. >

Home Alone: The Work-from-Home Loneliness Factor

Working at home offers many perks, but the lack of social interaction can be a problem, especially for those living alone. Steps to take. >

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