When a quake shakes the ground, it also rattles people’s minds. The shock is especially hard on those who already feel vulnerable. Researchers are keen to know how people bounce back from such stress. One way to recover is by staying active in everyday life. When individuals keep up with routines—w
A driver burst into the Temple of Israel in Michigan and fired on its occupants, leaving a former police officer badly hurt. The guard who was hit by the vehicle is Danny Phillips, a lieutenant who had spent 28 years with the Bloomfield Hills Police Department before moving to the synagogue last Jun
During the first wave of a global health crisis, most people found themselves staying at home for months. Some families felt closer, while others struggled to keep things together. Research into this period examined more than 160 studies about how couples and children coped. The findings sh
Religion can act as a shield for people who have left their homes. When families lose friends, traditions and feel unsure about the future, faith offers a sense of purpose. A study with 272 adults who had moved because of conflict looked at how belief and prayer affect their well‑being. Tho
Inflation data released in February shows a modest uptick, matching what many economists had predicted. The consumer price index climbed overall by 0. 2 percent, with food prices up 0. 4 percent and energy surging 0. 6 percent. Housing costs added another 0. 2 percent, while a core measure that stri
The future of the University of Colorado hinges on who sits on its Board of Regents. When a group of seasoned leaders decides to step aside, it shows they are looking beyond personal power and toward the institution’s long‑term health. Old experience is valuable, but if it is not paired with f
Bitcoin is almost hitting the $70, 000 level even though oil prices are climbing because of U. S. airstrikes on Iran. Short‑term holders, who usually sell quickly when prices fall, are holding steady. After a sharp drop on Feb. 5–6, many people who bought near $89, 000 sold to exchanges at a loss
Nursing students often juggle heavy coursework and hands‑on patient care, which can feel overwhelming. Researchers wanted to see how well these students could keep going when faced with such pressure. They measured each student’s “academic resilience” – basically, how quickly they recover from
The 95‑year‑old Rosine, who calls herself Neni, lives alone in a bright condo she bought after her husband died. She still keeps busy: baking, attending board meetings, scrubbing floors, and dusting a chandelier that needs little work. She makes her bed every morning no matter how tired she feels, a
The highlands of Lesotho are a maze of peaks and valleys, making roads rare and travel hard. A team of doctors and nurses flies in helicopters to reach people who otherwise have no way to see a doctor. One of the team’s members, a young dental therapist, has been flying into these remote spots for e
