Imagine you’re trying to comfort a small, scared animal. Would you lower your voice, slow your movements, and utter gentle words? Or would you try to analyze it, medicate it, and get rid of it? Most of us would choose the former approach when it comes to a frightened creature — but when it comes […]
Making lemonade when life hands you lemons is a concept that’s been around for over 100 years — but thanks to a study out of Oregon State University, we now have new science-backed evidence showing how powerful “lemonading” can really be. The study evaluated two groups of people during the COVID-19 pandemic, homing in on
Cardiovascular health is of paramount importance, and most of us aren’t exactly in the dark about how to keep our hearts in good shape. The guidance is simple and well-circulated — eat right, exercise, manage stress, don’t smoke. Actually committing to enacting positive changes, on the other hand, is a bit more challenging. If we’ve
We all know the feeling when it hits: tight jaw, elevated heart rate, tense muscles. While anger is both a normal human emotion and physiological reaction, understanding how to regulate it is essential. A 2024 study out of Japan identified a powerful yet simple solution. Researchers found that writing down a reaction to a negative
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This article was written by Alexandre Almeida, a principal investigator at the University of Cambridge, for The Conversation — a nonprofit news organization dedicated to sharing the knowledge of researchers and scientists, under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here. Our body isn’t just human — it’s home to trillions of microorganisms found
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Accessibility products are essential for improving disabled individuals’ daily lives. Unfortunately, they’re often not very easy on the eyes, with aesthetics frequently sacrificed in favor of function. That can result in homes looking less like cherished living spaces and more like clinical settings — something Kaly Ryan and Patrick Glinski are on a mission to
Sixty-three percent of children reported a fear of needles in a 2012 survey — and can we blame them? No one likes getting poked with sharp, pointy objects that draw blood. But while many of us only have to conquer that fear once or twice a year, pediatric IV and enteral feeding patients must encounter
If you’re like us, you probably gave Hula-Hooping a whirl as a kid. And if you’re like us, you probably also abandoned the activity as you grew up — because, at the risk of being overly punny, it can feel as though you have to jump through hoops just to sustain the spin for more
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There may soon be one less thing to worry about: Unpaid medical bills will no longer be included on credit records or impact loan decisions. The rule — finalized by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau earlier this week — aims to reduce the burden of medical debt and ensure that patients with outstanding bills aren’t
Twins present a unique opportunity for scientific study. Their shared genetics and family backgrounds allow researchers to evaluate the differences in their lives more objectively than is possible with people who have fewer factors in common. A new analysis of nearly 11,000 twins made use of this advantage to determine how a person’s environment affects
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