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Tag Archives: Health & Medicine
What horror movies do to your brain
Even though you know that what you’re seeing onscreen isn’t real, your brain can react to a horror movie as though it is.
How your supermarket could manipulate you for your own good
You may think you are in control while grocery shopping, but watch the video to learn how supermarket design can impact the decisions you make.
Is Football Worth Gambling With High School And College Players’ Brains?
Journalist Tara Haelle examines data on the health risks of football and weighs the risks of playing at a young age.
Doctors hope for blindness cure after restoring patients’ sight
Scientists have developed a new treatment for a common cause of blindness. Could it be a breakthrough for preventing vision loss? Click here to learn more.
Being outside can improve memory, fight depression, and lower blood pressure — here are 12 science-backed reasons to spend more time outdoors
Need a reason to get outside? Here are 12 benefits of spending time in nature.
Women really are better doctors, study suggests
Medical professionals analyze what factors might account for the results of a study that showed female physicians had fewer patients who died or were readmitted to the hospital.
Kids Interpreting Medical Information to Parents
Because the children of immigrants often develop a command of English before their parents do, kids frequently serve as interpreters. That necessity can sometimes put young people in difficult situations.
Two amputations a week: the cost of working in a US meat plant
Despite increased training and safety measures, serious injuries for US meat plant workers is not a thing of the past. This article details the dangers workers face while on the job.
Taking risks in pursuit of innovation is good. So is preparing for it
Harvard professor and pediatric surgeon Christopher Hartnick argues that one should practice and prepare before taking on risks.
The real-life diseases that spread the vampire myth
Vampire stories began way before Dracula. Find out about the real-life afflictions that made people believe frightening tales.
Seven Time Management Strategies from Some Brilliant Teenage Prodigies
Does it seem as if there is never enough time to get all your work done? Everyone has the same number of hours a week, but these teens manage their time well. Read their strategies for fitting in time for work and play.
Emily Dickinson’s mystifying in-sight
Imagery of vision and eyes permeates Emily Dickinson’s poetry. In this article, humanities professor and physician Larry Zaroff (with Tony Chan) provides a medical rationale for one of Dickinson’s most powerful metaphors.
10 Signs That You Might Have Fear of Failure
No one likes to fail, but fear of failure can be overcome. Read why people might fear failure and what they can do to conquer it.
Choir Singers’ Hearts Beat as One
The national anthem, your school’s alma mater or fight song—singing in a group can make you feel emotionally connected. But is there also a physiological response? Read this article to find out.
How Nature Resets Our Minds and Bodies
Many people find that spending time in nature reduces stress. It turns out that nature may also help the body heal from physical illnesses. Read this article to learn more about the benefits of being exposed to the outdoors.
The Storm After the Storm: Disaster’s Mental Toll
Survivors of natural disasters have more to deal with than simply rebuilding lost homes. Many will also suffer from PTSD: post-traumatic stress disorder.
How your worst fears stack up against reality
Why do people generally consider flying more dangerous than driving, when far more people are killed in car crashes than airline disasters? An Australian analysis of summertime fears helps you understand your own worries.
Helping Strangers May Help Teens’ Self-Esteem
A recent study suggests that teenagers can increase their sense of self-worth by voluntarily helping strangers, even with small, simple acts of kindness.
What Is Schizophrenia?
The main character in “The Night Face Up” is unable to determine which of his two sets of experiences is reality. Read about a disorder with similar symptoms.