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Study suggests exercise makes people more generous

Study suggests exercise makes people more generous

By Stephen Beech Exercise makes people more generous, suggests a new study. Scientists found that burning calories increases the urge to dig deep for charities. The post-exercise "warm glow" increases generosity towards good causes, according to the research that involved people watching "Bargain Hunt" on

Why anxiety is the new baseline and what science says makes a difference

Why anxiety is the new baseline and what science says makes a difference

Why anxiety is the new baseline and what science says makes a difference As anxiety becomes increasingly common across age groups and lifestyles, researchers and mental health professionals are learning more about what actually helps people manage stress, uncertainty, and chronic worry. Anxiety is no longer something people whisper about

As more athletes speak openly about depression, anxiety and suicide, a minority of fans are weaponizing it

As more athletes speak openly about depression, anxiety and suicide, a minority of fans are weaponizing it

(COLUMBIA, SC) It’s a cool Tuesday night in Columbia, South Carolina, and fans of the minor league baseball team the Columbia Fireflies are letting an opposing batter named Marcos Torres hear it. “Marco!” one fan calls. “Polo!” a half dozen fans respond, mimicking the swimming pool game. The batter

How states’ moves to call abortion drugs ‘controlled substances’ can make childbirth more dangerous and interfere with legal, safe and necessary healthcare

How states’ moves to call abortion drugs ‘controlled substances’ can make childbirth more dangerous and interfere with legal, safe and necessary healthcare

The number of abortions in the U.S. rose by 21% between 2020 and 2025 – despite the fact that 20 states have passed laws banning or severely restricting abortion care, overturned the constitutional right to abortion. The increase is largely due to the growing adoption of medication abortion and the

Can you cry underwater?

Can you cry underwater?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. Can you cry underwater? – Rosie, age 17, Bedford, New Hampshire Your eyes are constantly coated by tears, made of oil, water and

How much candy do Americans eat in a whole year?

How much candy do Americans eat in a whole year?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. How much candy do Americans eat in a whole year? – Yvanna C., age 9, Nevada From sweet treats to holiday indulgences, candy

Dad sues hospital after years of ‘unnecessary’ cancer treatment

Dad sues hospital after years of ‘unnecessary’ cancer treatment

By Nathan Pynn A dad endured seven years of “unnecessary” and grueling treatment after bungling doctors misdiagnosed him with terminal cancer. Simon Pearson, 41, feared for the worst after doctors told him his extreme tiredness was a symptom of a rare and incurable disease. He was diagnosed with polycythemia vera,