By Lizabeth Roemer, Ph.D., and Josh Bartok, M.S Author and cartoonist Sophie Lucido Johnson shared a post on Instagram, reminding people that “ordinary” birds like […]
Category: HEALTH & WELLNESS
Scientists discover a surprising double benefit of exercise for Parkinson’s
People with Parkinson’s disease who are more physically active may experience slower declines in memory, thinking, and movement, according to a new study published October […]
“Digger” and the Problem of Failed Satire
Few actors are a more reliable box-office draws than Tom Cruise: Worldwide, his films have grossed over $13 billion during his career. Director Alejandro Iñárritu […]
How Shame Gets in the Way of Anxiety Recovery
Shame—the feeling that we are somehow “bad” or broken—gets in the way of many facets of our lives, and one of these that I have […]
Breakthrough PTSD treatment achieves 68% remission rate in clinical trial
A new approach to treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has received FDA clearance, offering a personalized alternative for people who have not found sufficient relief […]
Dental implants can hijack your immune system, scientists discover
For tens of millions of people, dental implants have provided a way to replace missing teeth with a full set of fixed, functional teeth rather […]
Mindfulness and self-compassion can alleviate premenstrual symptoms
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A kind attitude toward oneself and practicing mindfulness can improve functioning in individuals who experience severe premenstrual symptoms, according to a […]
Dupilumab Use During Pregnancy Appeared Safe for Babies
PHOENIX — Use of dupilumab (Dupixent) in pregnancy appeared safe for the baby, a postmarketing registry study showed. Major birth defects were not more common […]
Narcissism and the Aesthetics of Grandiosity
The Roman emperor Augustus presided over a series of structures that bore his name, from the Forum of Augustus to the Ara Pacis Augustae (the […]
When Dialogue Feels Broken, Build Something Together
This month, NBC News reported that 41% of American local officials surveyed said polarization was having “substantial negative effects” on their communities—roughly ten percentage points […]