Broken heart syndrome: key factor is stress, not love

When your heart breaks enough to kill you, it’s likely the amygdala — in the brain, not the heart — that is the culprit.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Feb. 13, 2023 ~5 min

5 Salata Institute grants to accelerate climate action

Experts from Harvard and around the world embark on ambitious interdisciplinary projects that tackle climate change challenges head-on.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Feb. 13, 2023 ~14 min


Work out daily? OK, but how socially fit are you?

Harvard Study of Adult Development director details what research says about value of relationships to physical and mental health.

Liz Mineo • harvard
Feb. 10, 2023 ~12 min

Study of older adults links 8 social factors to longevity

Researchers say survey powered by machine learning can predict independent living and longevity.

MGH Communications • harvard
Feb. 9, 2023 ~3 min

Could space dust help protect the Earth from climate change?

A new study has found that dust launched from the moon’s surface or from a space station positioned between Earth and the sun could reduce enough solar radiation to mitigate the impacts of climate change.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
Feb. 9, 2023 ~7 min

Dental care decline tied to Medicare coverage gap

Study examines drop in care at age 65 and health consequences from loss of teeth to progression of cognitive impairment.

BWH Communications • harvard
Feb. 8, 2023 ~4 min

Happy? Want to learn how to be?

Arthur Brooks aims to ignite mass movement through podcasts, books, new lab at Kennedy School for research, leadership training.

Anna Lamb • harvard
Feb. 7, 2023 ~7 min

Experts explain spirituality’s place in health care for seriously ill

Inspired by recent study, Harvard Divinity School panelists explore the spiritual side of health care.

Clea Simon • harvard
Feb. 7, 2023 ~6 min


Experts urge physicians to consider spiritual needs of patients

Inspired by recent study, Harvard Divinity School panelists explore the spiritual side of health care.

Clea Simon • harvard
Feb. 7, 2023 ~6 min

Healthy lifestyle may cut women’s risk of long COVID by 49%

Findings suggest that simple lifestyle changes, such as having adequate sleep and maintaining a healthy body weight could prevent long COVID symptoms.

Todd Datz • harvard
Feb. 6, 2023 ~3 min

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