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

Less psych distress later when trans teens get hormones

"We are adding to the evidence base that shows why gender-affirming care is beneficial from a mental health perspective."

Erin Digitale-Stanford • futurity
Jan. 18, 2022 ~10 min

Political party fights may be good for public investment

For most of the last century and a half, political party competition in the US has had positive effects on the welfare of Americans, researchers say.

Sandra Knispel-U. Rochester • futurity
Dec. 6, 2021 ~7 min

Missing nature during COVID took a mental toll on young adults’

Skipping out on time spent in parks and other forms of nature during COVID's first year took a toll on the mental health of teens and young adults.

Laura Oleniacz - NC State • futurity
Nov. 24, 2021 ~8 min

Time in nature can boost teen well-being

Taking a walk in the park or just going outdoors to spend some time in nature can help teens feel better and boost their well-being.

Nardy Baeza Bickel-Michigan • futurity
Aug. 27, 2021 ~4 min

Teens report loss of well-being during remote school

Teens who attended school remotely during the pandemic report faring worse in regards to social, emotional, and academic well-being.

Michele Berger-Penn • futurity
Aug. 6, 2021 ~6 min


Trying to ‘feel younger’ may not make you feel better

How old we feel and how old we want to be can shed light on how our views on aging shape our health and well-being, a new study shows.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
July 27, 2021 ~5 min

College degree benefits health of graduate’s parents

Getting a college degree is not only good for the graduate, it can have positive effects on the mental and physical health of the graduate's parents, too.

Bert Gambini-Buffalo • futurity
July 19, 2021 ~6 min

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