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Why listening to music while studying actually helps

Why listening to music while studying actually helps

By Stephen Beech Listening to music while studying can actually aid students' exam revision, according to new research. Playing background rock or classical tunes may help rather than hinder their focus, suggests the study. With exam season in full swing, new research in Australia has shed light on why

Americans are going no-contact, but they still crave connection

Americans are going no-contact, but they still crave connection

Americans are going no-contact, but they still crave connection Lately, experts have been sounding the alarm about a “loneliness epidemic.” The concern is that our devices have driven us away from each other, and that social media has made humans less social than ever before. In 2023, the U.

Making kids laugh helps their brains be more resilient

Making kids laugh helps their brains be more resilient

By Stephen Beech Making children laugh can help make their brains more resilient and open to learning, according to new research. Laughter builds deep emotional connections and soothes youngsters' nervous systems — making them more resilient and open to new ideas, say scientists. Laughter is the best medicine, according to

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

More than 1 billion people now living with a mental disorder

More than 1 billion people now living with a mental disorder

By Stephen Beech Mental disorders have nearly doubled since 1990 — now affecting more than one billion people worldwide, according to new research. Mental health is now the leading cause of years lived with disability globally, accounting for more than one in six of all disability cases globally, suggests the study.

Looksmaxxing isn’t just a TikTok trend – it often reflects severe body image issues in teen boys and young men

Looksmaxxing isn’t just a TikTok trend – it often reflects severe body image issues in teen boys and young men

(ANN ARBOR, MI) Punishing regimens of facial exercises. Intentional starvation. Reshaping the jawline or cheekbones by smashing them with a hammer or chisel. These are some of the more extreme behaviors in a practice called looksmaxxing – an effort to maximize one’s looks at all costs – that’s attracting an