Monthly Archives: February 2017

If You Want to Avoid Dementia, Here’s What To Know

This article originally appeared on Time.com.  You’ve heard the saying before: “use it or lose it.” Studies show that people who utilize their brains more—by furthering their education, learning a new language or musical instrument or keeping a rich network of relationships with family and friends—tend to have lower rates of dementia and problems with… Read More »

Smartphones Are Really Stressing Out Americans

This article originally appeared on Time.com.  It’s easier than ever to stay in touch on multiple platforms throughout the day, but that 24/7 availability is stressing Americans out. Four out of five adults say they constantly check their email, texts and social media, according to a new report by the American Psychological Association (APA). The… Read More »

Your Weekly Cry-Fest Over 'This Is Us' Has Surprising Health Benefits

The This Is Us cast wants to apologize for making you cry every week.  In a hilarious PSA-style clip by Entertainment Weekly, Mandy Moore, Milo Ventimiglia, Sterling K. Brown, and other cast members say they’re sorry for the emotional rollercoaster they’ve been putting you on week after week.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIzRHA4Fg_Y This video was originally published back in October, around… Read More »

Your Weekly Cry-Fest Over 'This Is Us' Has Surprising Health Benefits

The This Is Us cast wants to apologize for making you cry every week.  In a hilarious PSA-style clip by Entertainment Weekly, Mandy Moore, Milo Ventimiglia, Sterling K. Brown, and other cast members say they’re sorry for the emotional rollercoaster they’ve been putting you on week after week.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIzRHA4Fg_Y This video was originally published back in October, around… Read More »

Your Personality Changes More Than You Think Throughout Your Life

This article originally appeared on RealSimple.com.  If you think you’re exactly the same as your teenage self, new research may challenge that assumption. In a 63-year study, the longest ever conducted on human personality, scientists found that personalities can transform almost entirely over the course of a lifetime. For the study, which began in 1950,… Read More »

A New Diagnosis: ‘Post-Election Stress Disorder’

This article originally appeared on KHN.org.  Wally Pfingsten has always been a news junkie. But since President Donald Trump was elected, he’s been so anxious about the political tumult that even just having the TV news on in the background at home is unbearable. “It’s been crippling,” said the 35-year-old San Mateo, Calif., resident and… Read More »

This Is the Best Way to Protect Against Mosquitos

This article originally appeared on RealSimple.com.  Whether you live in a warm-weather climate, are planning a tropical vacation, or are just stocking up early for the summer, choosing spray-on insect repellent over “wearable” devices will give you the best protection against mosquitos, says a new study. The research tested the effectiveness of 10 commercial products against… Read More »