Spending time in nature is good for us. Studies have shown that contact with nature can lift our well-being by affecting emotions, influencing thoughts, reducing stress and improving physical health. Even brief exposure to ...
May 15, 2024
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By the time you have finished reading this article, at least one species on our planet will be lost forever.
May 4, 2024
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Natural scenery typically conjures up positive emotions and a sense of well-being for most individuals. A new study by INSEAD shows that verdant views can also nudge people to pick healthier food.
Apr 29, 2024
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Prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart defects—the most common birth defects in the United States—is associated with improved outcomes. Despite its importance, however, overall prevalence of prenatal diagnosis is low ...
Dec 18, 2023
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The recent tragic bus accident in the New South Wales Hunter Valley has again raised the issue of how we address the potential psychological effects of traumatic events.
Jun 21, 2023
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Trauma, such as surviving or witnessing road accidents, natural disasters and violence, can shake up our lives, challenging our core beliefs and views of the world.
Aug 15, 2022
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From the wide variety of sodas, candies and baked goods that are sold worldwide, it's clear that people love their sweet treats. But consuming too much white table sugar or artificial sweetener can lead to health issues. ...
Aug 4, 2022
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Human language is key to our understanding of the world, and an essential window into cognitive and neurological processes. Using the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as a natural experiment, a recent study investigated the plasticity ...
Jun 16, 2022
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A person's appreciation of nature and their tendency to visit natural spaces are heritable characteristics, according to a large-scale study of UK twins led by Chia-chen Chang at the National University of Singapore, publishing ...
Feb 3, 2022
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(HealthDay)—It seems like common sense for people who've had COVID-19 to think they now have natural immunity, and therefore don't have to bother getting vaccinated.
Sep 27, 2021
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