Do video games help or hurt well-being after a job loss?

Video games can offer relief for unemployed workers, but the benefits to well-being might not be the same for gamers looking for escapism, researchers say.

U. Florida • futurity
July 1, 2022 ~5 min

Black and Hispanic vet mental health improved after Obama’s election

After the presidential election of Barack Obama, Black and Hispanic veterans, on average, experienced about two fewer poor mental health days a month.

Amy McCaig-Rice University • futurity
June 8, 2022 ~4 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

Greener cities could prevent thousands of deaths

Increasing green space in cities could have prevented at least 34,000 deaths from all causes over two decades, a new study shows.

Jillian McKoy-Boston U. • futurity
May 23, 2022 ~7 min

When smokers switch to e-cigs, other healthier choices may follow

Adult smokers who switched to e-cigarettes by age 39 reported more exercise, more social engagement, and overall better health.

Kim Eckart-Washington • futurity
May 19, 2022 ~6 min

Green space may cut dementia risk for middle-aged women

Living in an area lush with green space may boost cognitive function, slow mental decline, and reduce depression for middle-aged women.

Jillian McKoy-Boston U. • futurity
May 5, 2022 ~5 min

High energy use doesn’t lead to happier people in rich countries

How much energy is enough for each person to live a happy healthy life? New research finds it's a lot less than people use in many richer countries.

Josie Garthwaite-Stanford • futurity
April 25, 2022 ~9 min

Bonding with students makes teachers better

Past research has shown that positive teacher-student relationships boosts student achievement. A new study finds they benefit teachers, too.

Brian Consiglio-Missouri • futurity
March 8, 2022 ~5 min


Optimistic teens may have lower risk of heart disease as adults

People with an optimistic, upbeat attitude in adolescence may lower their chances of being in the high-risk category for cardiovascular disease as adults.

Eric Stann-Missouri • futurity
Feb. 23, 2022 ~7 min

Money can’t buy you a sense of a meaning

Money may buy happiness, but new research shows it can't supply you a sense of meaning.

Stanford • futurity
Feb. 1, 2022 ~7 min

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