After school activities may do teens more harm than good

The time high schoolers spend on so-called enrichment activities—from tutoring to sports to clubs—is negatively affecting their mental health.

Erica Techo-U. Georgia • futurity
March 7, 2024 ~8 min

More green spaces tied to better city dweller mental health

A new study suggests that exposure to green spaces in urban areas has positive benefits for mental health.

Dee Dee Grays-Texas AM • futurity
Feb. 26, 2024 ~5 min


Easy ‘uplifts’ help after traumatic loss of a loved one

Simple activities, or "uplifts," like spending time with family and friends, can help people feel better after the loss of a loved one.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Feb. 7, 2024 ~4 min

Did pets raise well-being during COVID? Maybe not

Although pet owners report pets improving their lives, there isn't a reliable link between pet ownership and well-being during COVID, a study finds.

Michigan State • futurity
Nov. 7, 2023 ~4 min

Community gardens boost well-being and biodiversity

Community gardens and urban farms are good for biodiversity and ecosystems. They also benefit the well-being of people that work in them.

Esther Robards-Forbes - UT Austin • futurity
Feb. 8, 2023 ~4 min

Living a ‘good life’ requires some hard questions

While you may have made some resolutions to improve your life in 2023, a professor of philosophy says it might be time to go deeper.

Jill Kimball-Brown • futurity
Jan. 25, 2023 ~14 min

1 thing can help holiday parties boost well-being

Celebrations with a focus on accomplishments can increase perceived social support, new research finds.

Teresa Mackin-Indiana • futurity
Dec. 22, 2022 ~5 min

Virtual green space boosts pregnant women’s well-being

Exposure to green space in virtual reality has health benefits for pregnant urban women, including lower blood pressure.

Brianna Aldrich-UC Irvine • futurity
Nov. 18, 2022 ~5 min


Consequences of teenage alcohol misuse last for decades

Misusing alcohol during your teen years can affect overall health and life satisfaction for decades, a new study shows.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
Oct. 10, 2022 ~5 min

COVID hit health care worker well-being super hard

COVID exacted a huge toll on the well-being of health care workers who were already struggling with high levels of emotional exhaustion before the pandemic.

Sarah Avery-Duke • futurity
Sept. 23, 2022 ~5 min

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