New Covid Variants Will Fuel Fully Remote Work This Fall

Gleb Tsipursky Ph.D. A Personal Perspective: The battle over remote work. KEY POINTS Many traditionalist executives are pushing for a return to the office. Remote work will win this fall…

What is Diabetes?

In this section:   What are the different types of diabetes? How common is diabetes? Who is more likely to develop type 2 diabetes? What health problems can people with diabetes…

Is Sleeping Next to Your Partner Good for You?

by Gary W. Lewandowski Jr. Ph.D. Lying next to your romantic partner has benefits, including better sleep. KEY POINTS While couples’ sleeping arrangements can be a source of conflict, new…

The Only Real Way to Detox Your Body

Get rid of those toxins the scientific way. Donavyn Coffey Hint: soothing cucumbers aren’t involved. After particularly long stretches of inundating our bodies with treats and drinks—for anything from summer…

The Weeds in Your Mind

by Yvonne Castañeda, MSW, LICSW A Personal Perspective: How to keep your mind healthy and fertile. KEY POINTS Negative thoughts are like weeds in a garden. A healthy mind requires…

What to Do When You Really Can’t Sleep

Don’t stress. Just do this to get what you need. BY ROZALYNN S. FRAZIER TETRA IMAGESGETTY IMAGES Getting sleep is an essential part of life. “Outside of bacon and sex, sleep is…

Black People Don’t Sleep Enough

Black and Brown communities aren’t getting enough sleep compared to white people, report reveals by Robin Young & Jeannette Muhammad Compared to white people, Black and Brown communities are routinely…

Should you pray for others?

by Gary Wenk Ph.D. Praying Allows People to Believe They Are Doing Something Useful Key points Prayer is certainly the most common complementary and alternative intervention used by people. Prayers…

Why Living Near Greenery Helps Us Think Better

Residential green spaces may boost cognitive function by lowering depression. by Christopher Bergland KEY POINTS Living near city parks or other green spaces is linked to lowered depression risk and…

Inside the Mind of a Shooter

5 explanations for violence, according to motivation science. Mental health professionals, politicians, and journalists offer a litany of reasons why individuals commit mass murder. Commonly reported motives include personal revenge, retaliation…