Day November 24, 2024

Do you know Physicalism Is Dead | in 2024 Friedrich Nietzsche, in his book The Gay Science (Die fröhliche Wissenschaft), has a madman exclaim on a market square: “Whither is God? … I will tell you. We have killed him—you…

Do you know Cohabiting Earth: Maintaining Optimism via Global Rewilding in 2024 Source: Porapak Apichodilok/Pexels While many humans have done all they can to overcome the prevailing gloom and doom about Earth’s current and future well-being, we also are in…

Can technology be the catalyst for personal growth? Can apps and AI replace human coaches in promoting happiness, well-being, and resilience? How can digital tools help foster positive emotions, engagement, and meaning in life? Positive psychology, which focuses on strengths,…

Why don’t kids listen when we’re trying to teach them life’s most important lessons? Is it defiance, distraction, or a sign that we need to communicate differently? How can we ensure they learn the values and skills that shape their…

  Are you consuming too much sugar? How does sugar affect your health, energy levels, or even your mood? Is sugar the real culprit behind modern health crises, or is it misunderstood? Sugar is everywhere, from desserts to everyday staples…

Is mindfulness the ultimate key to self-awareness, or is there a step beyond it? Can you cultivate a deeper sense of self that discerns purpose and directs action? How do you integrate inner clarity with outer achievement? While mindfulness has…

Do you know Are You Hosting Thanksgiving With ADHD? in 2024 Hosting a Thanksgiving dinner is an executive function challenge for everyone. For someone with ADHD, it’s an additional level of difficulty. But that doesn’t mean it’s impossible and it…

Do you consider curiosity a purely positive trait, or does it sometimes lead to trouble? Why is curiosity celebrated in innovation yet cautioned against in tradition? How can we balance its benefits with its risks? Curiosity has shaped humanity’s greatest…

What if rejection wasn’t the end but the beginning of growth? How can we shift our perspective to see rejection as an opportunity? Why do some people bounce back stronger while others spiral into self-doubt? Rejection is a universal experience—whether…

  Have you ever found yourself sharing too much personal information, even with people you barely know? Does it feel like an unstoppable impulse, followed by regret? The act of oversharing may not just be a habit—it could be deeply…

    Can machines write as effectively as humans? Do Large Language Models (LLMs) represent the next big leap in communication, creativity, and productivity? The rise of AI-driven tools like LLMs has prompted questions about their potential to transform industries…

  Do you struggle with communication that feels unbalanced or leaves you unsatisfied? Have you noticed tendencies to dominate conversations or suppress your own needs to please others? These patterns—bulldozing and people-pleasing—are detrimental to effective communication and can damage relationships.…

About one in five people who have stopped smoking for more than a year in England currently vape, equivalent to 2.2 million people, according to a new study led by UCL (University College London) researchers. The study, published in the…

High monthly turnover rates of nurses and senior doctors are associated with higher deaths for emergency patients admitted to NHS hospitals in England, finds a study published by The BMJ. The findings suggest that efforts to reduce staff turnover may…

Why do some partners turn to gift-giving as a means of expressing love, while others struggle with jealousy? What does the science say about the impacts of these behaviors on relationships? Jealousy, while a natural emotion, often introduces tension and…

Do you know: UTIs are extraordinarily common but kidney infections are not—now doctors know why in 2024 NETs and UMOD entrap UPEC in vivo. Credit: Science Translational Medicine (2024). DOI: 10.1126 Infections in the lower urinary tract rarely migrate to…

In March, newly installed Social Security chief Martin O’Malley criticized agency “injustices” that “shock our shared sense of equity and good conscience as Americans.” He promised to overhaul the Social Security Administration’s often heavy-handed efforts to claw back money that…

Do you know: New combo treatment cuts subdural hematoma recurrence in 2024 Top: CT scans show a subdural hematoma on the brain’s left side (colored pink), measuring up to 19 mm in width with a brain shift of 8 mm.…

More than half of U.S. adults want doctors to address mental health directly. West Health-Gallup Survey on Mental Health in America, Oct. 1-13, 2024. Credit: West Health-Gallup Survey on Mental Health in America, Oct. 1-13, 2024. A majority of Americans…

  Should Students Struggling With Mental Health Continue Their Education? Mental health crises, such as depression, anxiety, or trauma, can significantly impact a student’s ability to function in school or university. Should students continue their studies during these challenging times?…

  Is Ketamine the Answer—or the Risk? Ketamine has gained increasing attention as a potential treatment for mental health disorders like depression, anxiety, and PTSD, especially for people who haven’t responded to traditional therapies. But even if ketamine is the…

    It’s been two weeks since Donald Trump won the presidential election, but Stacey Lamirand’s brain hasn’t stopped churning. How Can You Stay Engaged Without Burning Out? In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in a…

Do you know Can Holidays Be Joyful for Families After Divorce? in 2024 In December, families celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. Source: Dall.e Thanksgiving is upon us, with Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa close behind. For families experiencing divorce, these winter…

A longitudinal study from the University of Toronto reveals the mental health consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on older adults living with migraine. The findings are published in the Journal of Pain Research. Using a sample of more than 2,000…

U.S. health care costs are among the world’s highest, and one in four adults with health coverage struggle with high out-of-pocket costs, a new survey shows. The survey—by the Commonwealth Fund, a health-care focused think tank—finds that most people have…

Are You Sabotaging Your Relationships Without Knowing It? We all want strong, healthy relationships, but sometimes, without realizing it, we may be unintentionally sabotaging them. Are you caught in negative patterns? Are your actions, however well-meaning, causing more harm than…

  Knowing When to Seek Medical Attention for Children As parents, caregivers, or guardians, it’s natural to feel uncertain about when to seek medical attention for a child. Whether it’s a common cold, a minor injury, or something more serious,…

Do you know The Surgeon General Issues a Parenting Advisory in 2024 The U.S. Surgeon General recently issued a critical advisory for parents, Parents Under Pressure: Key Insights from the U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on Mental Health and Well-Being, 2024.…

Credit: University of Nottingham Two technologies that are based on research by University of Nottingham experts to reduce the severity of tics in people with Tourette syndrome (TS) are closer to patient use after being recommended in draft guidance by…

The members of the Amyloid imaging to prevent Alzheimer’s disease (AMYPAD) have announced the publication of a perspective review on the interpretability and clinical application of the Centiloid (CL) scale, a robust method for measuring amyloid plaques in the brain,…

Trends in the development of physical fitness among schoolchildren in Austria from 2006 to 2023. Credit: Preventive Medicine (2024). DOI: 10.1016 Children have become increasingly inactive over the past two decades, as shown by a long-term study involving 3,500 schoolchildren…

Rethinking Our Relationship with Technology In the modern world, technology is everywhere, shaping how we live, work, and interact. But are we becoming too reliant on it? Why do we feel the constant pull to stay connected, updated, and online?…

Model of pro-tumor ECM changes driven by radiation in the breast microenvironment. Credit: Biomaterials (2024). DOI: 10.1016 A recent study by a team of researchers at Vanderbilt University found that response to radiation therapy for triple negative breast cancer (TNBC)—one…

  How to Survive a Stroke and Maximize Recovery A stroke can be a life-changing event, and the road to recovery may feel overwhelming. It’s crucial to understand what steps to take immediately following a stroke and how to support…

When spring arrives, so do warnings about thunderstorm asthma. But a decade ago, most of us hadn’t heard of it. So where did thunderstorm asthma come from? Is it a new phenomenon? In 2016, the world’s most catastrophic thunderstorm asthma…

Children are born to play! And yet, despite our best efforts, many parents and professionals find that some children are not motivated to get moving and prefer watching television instead. Among the potential causes of this, several studies have revealed…

  How to Choose the Right DBT Therapist for You Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) has become one of the most widely recognized and effective treatments for individuals dealing with emotional dysregulation, borderline personality disorder (BPD), and other mental health challenges.…

Western Sydney is grappling with a physical inactivity crisis, with more than 40% of adults insufficiently active—compared to less than 30% in other parts of Sydney—according to a new report from Western Sydney University’s Center for Western Sydney and WSYD…

Credit: Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels Australia’s drug regulator has issued a safety warning over the medicine Phenergan and related products containing the antihistamine drug promethazine. The Therapeutic Goods Administration said the over-the-counter products should not be given to children under…

Do you know Thanksgiving Corn | in 2024 German “korn” Source: günter/Pixabay Between the annual handprint turkeys and the recounting of Pilgrim hardships, the lore of how Thanksgiving came to be an American tradition is hardly a secret. What is…