The World Health Organization (WHO) is convening its 79th World Health Assembly this week in Geneva, Switzerland, where mental health will be one of more than 75 topics discussed. According to the WHO, more than 1 billion people (approximately 1 in 8 people worldwide) are currently living with a mental health condition. And the number … Read more
Like marmite, raw tomatoes and coriander, fish is one of those polarizing foods. Some people love fish, while others “don’t like fish” and cringe when you recommend a seafood restaurant or recipe. Of course, if you don’t like someone in your family or friends, there’s a good chance they haven’t met their BFF (Best Fish … Read more
A common discussion in the Netherlands involves raising the age for online slots to 24 years. As the debt crisis deepens among young people in Enschede, the Netherlands, local politician Merriam Schmer of the CDA (Christian Democratic Party) has called for nationwide action to raise the minimum legal age for online gambling from 18 to … Read more
Children who regularly eat high-fat, high-sugar foods may experience lasting brain changes long after their diets have been improved, according to new research from University College Cork (UCC). Researchers also found that beneficial gut bacteria and prebiotic fiber may help alleviate some of these long-term effects and support healthier eating behaviors later on. Scientists at … Read more
Humans are living longer than ever before. Scientists predict that by 2050, nearly 500 million people may be 80 years of age or older. Increasing human life expectancy is due in part to improved nutrition, but what food choices lead to the longest and healthiest outcomes in old age? Scientists are still trying to figure … Read more
Little is known about King Charles’ daily fitness regimen behind his palace doors, other than that he reportedly loves the Royal Canadian Air Force’s 11-minute workout regimen, known as 5BX. However, he hinted that he has not ruled out dancing as a way to stay fit. At the King’s Trust’s 50th anniversary celebrations in Belfast, … Read more
Steve Antonioni discovered a miniature version of the FIRE (Financial Independence, Early Retirement) he had been pursuing throughout his early 20s. Loading audio narration… After building a $90,000 “war chest,” he quit his corporate job and started making YouTube videos about financial independence. A few years after his career pivoted, he took another break, stepped … Read more
On Wednesday evening, the basement of the psychology building was packed to capacity as Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and his wife Janet Wozniak took to the stage for “Wellbeing with Was” for a conversation centered around mental health, happiness, and the philosophy of living a fulfilling life. The event was moderated by Sheryal O’Dell ’25, … Read more
Gag-inducing behavior (Credit: Getty Images) Running in the sunshine will help you switch off and release those sweet endorphins. But after a few minutes of a 5k jog recently, something terribly sneaky sabotaged my mood. The runner in front of me closed one nostril with his finger and exhaled sharply. I later learned that this … Read more
Supplements with calcium, vitamin D, or their combination offer little or no clinically meaningful benefit in preventing fractures and falls in most older adults, a detailed review of the latest evidence published by the National Academy of Sciences has found. BMJ today. Almost one-third of people over the age of 65 fall each year, often … Read more