The Last of Us could be HBO’s next hit show. But why do we...
This is the world of “The Last of Us,” HBO’s adaptation of the acclaimed post-apocalyptic video game and potentially its next hit show, but it might sound familiar.
Want a short-term New Year’s resolution you may be able to keep? Try Dry...
For many people, New Year's resolutions fall flat on their face by the first of February. But what if your "New Year, New You"...
Traveling farther away from home may boost your health
In a study from University College London, scientists found that traveling farther away from home may boost your health.
Kick up your heels – ballroom dancing offers benefits to the aging brain and...
Social ballroom dancing can improve cognitive functions and reduce brain atrophy in older adults.
Checking social media frequently may affect young people’s brains
In a study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, scientists found frequent social media checks may affect young brains.
What are the chances of surviving a cardiac arrest? Why Damar Hamlin is defying...
Damar Hamlin, a 24-year-old NFL player, suffered cardiac arrest after making a tackle for the Buffalo Bills as millions of people watched on television Monday night.
Why are we obsessed with crime stories?
The lines between pop culture and criminal justice blur in our fascination with the unlawful.
Nothing makes for an engaging narrative arc quite like murder.
As...
Warm days contribute to gun violence surge in the US
From Philadelphia to Portland, cities across the United States are experiencing spikes in gun violence on warm days.
Researchers have begun to explore heat as...
Losing housing later in life can give you a dangerous ‘health shock’
A quarter of the participants in a long-term study of older people experiencing homelessness in Oakland died within a few years of being enrolled.
Holiday burnout: why it happens – and three research-proven ways to help you recover
Although Christmas only lasts a few days each year, many of us spend months planning for it.
But as enjoyable as all the parties and...