You might think a drink or two helps you loosen up at parties. But scientists found that alcohol's effects on socializing are mostly in our heads. Drinking might not make you funnier or more outgoing. It’s more about who you’re with and your mindset. If you choose to drink, here are some simple tips
You might have noticed that spending too much time scrolling through social media and other online content can feel like it's not doing your brain any good. Experts are calling this "brain rot, " which happens when our mental state weakens from consuming too much trivial or unchallenging material on
Meet Holly Campbell, wife of Detroit Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell. While Dan is busy strategizing for the playoffs, Holly is making waves on Instagram with her unintentional humor. It all started with a simple photo request on her post. A follower asked for a picture of Dan getting out of a pool. H
A new report by the Pew Research Center reveals that nearly half of American teens say they're online almost all the time. This is despite worries about how social media and phone use impact their mental health. YouTube remains the favorite platform, with 90% of teens watching videos there daily. Ho
Imagine you're an older adult living with asthma. How you deal with daily stress can greatly impact your health. Researchers have found that how people cope with problems can either ease or worsen their asthma symptoms. They looked at how depression affects this relationship and found that it's not
Imagine keeping a secret that’s been weighing on you for years. Annie Niu, a known lifestyle influencer, has recently shared a surprising truth with her family. She’d been posing as her deceased twin sister for the past five years, all to protect her grandparents from feeling sad. It all came to lig
Ever wondered what time of day a president-elect makes the biggest decisions? For Donald J. Trump, it's often after dark. In the quiet hours of the night, while many are asleep, Trump has been busy hosting dinners, making personnel announcements, and even poking fun at world leaders on social media.
Chronic diseases are a major health issue worldwide, making it crucial to boost the confidence of people dealing with them. A recent study delved into how family health influences a patient's self-assurance. It found that family health doesn't just directly affect self-efficacy, but it also plays a
Ever wondered how using social media affects teenagers' feelings and friendships? A study looked into this by asking 297 teens (average age 14, mostly Dutch) to report their social media use, mood, self-confidence, and closeness to friends over two separate 3-week periods, 6 months apart. The result
A few days ago, a jury unanimously found Daniel Penny not guilty. Following the verdict, former Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. expressed his dismay, stating that Penny's prosecution should never have happened. The incident took place in May 2023. Daniel Penny was on an uptown train when
