Is Fear Contagious
Source: PBS
Fear may be able to spread from person to person— just like a virus.
Health & Medicine
Self Care 101: Where Did “Self-Care” Even Come From?
Source: Girlboss
Read about the evolution of the concepts of the “self” and “self-care” as it pertains to society and the individual.
Food Deserts in America (Infographic)
Source: Tulane University
Many factors influence what Americans eat. Look at the infographic about food deserts to learn about one of these factors.
AR app lets kids with cancer escape into an imaginary world
Source: CNET
Watch the video to see how augmented reality can be used to help kids with cancer.
Schoolyard conflicts may be linked to serious health problems later in life, research shows
Source: The Washington Post
A decades-long study shows how children handle conflict early in life affects their health as adults.
The Road to Resilience
Source: American Psychological Association
The American Psychological Association states that overcoming life’s obstacles requires resilience. Building up that trait is often a personal journey. This guide offers tips and advice to do so.
The Real Reason That Going to the Doctor Gives You Anxiety
Source: NBC News
Even if you’re not part of the 3 percent of the population considered to have iatrophobia—the fear of doctors—you may get nervous thinking about your annual checkup. Here are some ways to manage that fear.
Gitanjali Rao: Finding solutions to real problems
Source: The Kid Should See This
Seventh-grader Gitanjali Rao created a lead-in-water detection tool in response to the Flint water crisis. Watch the videos to learn more about her invention.
Could AI help to create a meat-free world?
Source: BBC
Reducing or eliminating meat consumption reduces our toll on Earth’s resources. Read about how people are searching for meat-free and sustainable food options.
The Complicated Psychology of Revenge
Source: Observer
Revenge is sweet, the saying goes. But in fact, research shows that seeking revenge is likely only to make things worse.