Daily Archives: May 14, 2016

Your ‘Sixth Sense’ May Keep You Safe While Driving—Except When You’re Texting

Whether it’s kids squabbling in the back seat, work stress, or your phone constantly pinging, countless things can distract you when you’re driving. But are certain distractions riskier than others?  That’s what researchers from the University of Houston and the Texas A&M Transportation Institute wanted to find out. In a new study (funded in part by the Toyota Class Action Settlement Safety Research and… Read More »

The Most Depressing Time of Year? Suicide Rates Spike in Spring

The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and woodland creatures are literally coming out to play—it’s like a Disney movie out there. But while springtime seems hyper-cheerful, not everyone feels that way. For some people, the season can be especially tough, and sadly, research shows that suicide rates tend to spike in spring. One possible culprit for feeling low this… Read More »