Predictable and consistent parental behavior is key for optimal child brain development

Parents are often the primary source of information that children receive from their environment. How consistent parents’ interactions with their children are matters.

Tallie Z. Baram, Professor of Pediatrics, Anatomy and Neurobiology, Neurology, Physiology and Biophysics, Neurological Sciences, University of California, Irvine • conversation
June 22, 2022 ~5 min

Horses and pigs can tell if you’re being positive or negative

"...our voices have a direct impact on the emotional state of animals, which is very interesting from an animal welfare perspective."

U. Copenhagen • futurity
June 17, 2022 ~8 min


Elder abuse comes in many forms – appropriate Adult Protective Services referrals can help reduce mistreatment

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day highlights the increasing population of older adults around the world and the accompanying rise in elder mistreatment.

Marian Liu, Assistant Professor of Nursing, Purdue University • conversation
June 14, 2022 ~6 min

Just anticipating election stress can affect your well-being

Just anticipating election-related stress can take a toll on well-being even before anything happens. But education can offer some protection.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
June 1, 2022 ~8 min

Traumatic events may blunt benefits of positive interventions at school

Black students exposed to traumatic events like police shootings may get less from behavioral interventions in the classroom, research finds.

Brian Consiglio-Missouri • futurity
May 20, 2022 ~7 min

Traumatic events may blunt benefits of positive interventions at school

Black students exposed to traumatic events like police shootings may get less from behavioral interventions in the classroom, research finds.

Brian Consiglio-Missouri • futurity
May 20, 2022 ~7 min

Talking about white privilege online can backfire

A new study digs into how the term "white privilege" affects online communication. The findings show how important language is in talking about race online.

Jared Wadley-Michigan • futurity
May 12, 2022 ~4 min

Countries with lower-than-expected vaccination rates show unusually negative attitudes to vaccines on Twitter

A team analyzed more than 21 million tweets about COVID-19 vaccines and found that negative sentiments on social media were tied to lower-than-expected vaccination rates in many nations.

Ali Zain, Ph.D. Student of Mass Communication, University of South Carolina • conversation
May 10, 2022 ~7 min


Some people may see self-harm as a form of stress relief

The perceived stress relief that some people get from self-harm or thoughts of suicide may point to new therapies or other interventions.

Kim Eckart-Washington • futurity
May 6, 2022 ~5 min

Are you tired of your job or is it actually burnout?

What are the signs of burnout at work and what can you do about it? An expert explains what to look for in yourself and others.

Boston University • futurity
April 20, 2022 ~12 min

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