15-year-olds who had a moderate amount of daily screen time reported better mental well-being compared to those who had very little (less than 1-2 hours) or a lot (more than 5-6 hours) of screen time each day. Psychological Science EurekAlert! Episode 25 - Useful Science Podcast Happiness Parenting Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 213
Even short breaks of less than a minute help people stay focused and attentive during demanding tasks. Watching dog videos during breaks can also make such tasks feel less stressful. Consciousness and Cognition Happiness Productivity Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 322
Newborns fed with their mother's milk had greater microbial "richness" (more variety of bacterial species) than those fed with formula. PLOS ONE Nutrition Parenting Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 275
The 2B-Alert app can tell you how to optimize caffeine intake for alertness based on your sleep schedule and average caffeine consumption. Journal of Sleep Research Journal of Sleep Research 2B-Alert Live Science Productivity Sleep Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 245
Poor sleep makes it more difficult for mothers at 18 weeks postpartum to perceive and interpret their infant’s cues and respond appropriately. Sleep Medicine Parenting Sleep Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 231
Among adults in the U.S., diets with about 50% carbs were associated with reduced mortality risk, whereas low- and high-carb diets (less than 40% or more than 70%) were associated with higher risk. This risk increased when carbs were replaced by animal fat or protein, and decreased when replaced with plant-based foods. The Lancet Public Health EurekAlert! The Guardian Health Nutrition Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 322
Climate change may be causing more Tufted puffins to die by starvation in Alaska. PLOS ONE Science News Vice Environment Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 289
When one member of a couple commits to losing weight, there is a higher chance that their partner will lose weight as well, regardless of whether they participated in a formal program or in self-guided weight loss. Obesity EurekAlert! Fitness Health Persuasion Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 332
Although housing discrimination has decreased over the last four decades, ethnic minorities still experience more discrimination when applying to rent than non-minorities. Providing landlords with positive information about an applicant's socio-economic status, as opposed to no information, may reduce discrimination. Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies ScienceDaily Persuasion Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 318
Seniors who received free bus passes in England reported greater overall well-being, in part due to less social isolation and more physical activity. Journal of Transport & Health Fitness Happiness Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 372
