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Scoreboard ranks states by social distancing. How is yours doing?
Washington, D.C., tops the list of localities doing social distancing well, while Wyoming is lagging behind, according to a new…
How to clean the bundle of germs that is your phone
You’re washing your hands countless times a day to try to ward off the coronavirus. You should also wash that…
How to Practice Social Distancing Without Being a Hermit
The COVID-19 pandemic has postponed Coachella, cancelled the NBA this season, and spawned a new phrase: social distancing. In the…
How associative fear memory is formed in the brain
How does the brain form “fear memory” that links a traumatic event to a particular situation? A pair of researchers…
How to live longer: Best diet to increase life expectancy – proven in two new studies
Eating a balanced and nutritious diet has been touted by health professionals as one of the greatest ways to prolong…
Understanding how the brain predicts could make treating autism easier
Our brains make our lives easier by predicting what will happen next based on previous experiences. But what happens when…
How do those bereaved by suicide respond to media reports?
Guidelines on reporting suicide are aimed at preventing further suicides and minimising distress to the bereaved. Here Dr. Alexandra Pitman…
Here’s how much your ’90s Polly Pocket could be worth today
If you’re a ’90s kid who found it impossible to part with your beloved Polly Pocket toys — especially those…
How parents can foster good mental health practices in kids
Parents must encourage a growth mindset as opposed to a fixed mindset, where we believe that all our personality traits…