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Lasers in toys can cause serious eye damage, FDA warns

(HealthDay)—Lasers in toys can be dangerous to children and those around them, posing the risk of serious eye injuries and even blindness, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Psychology & Psychiatry

New study shows meditating before lecture leads to better grades

(Medical Xpress)—Practicing a little Zen before class can lead to better grades, according to a new experimental study by George Mason University professor Robert Youmans and University of Illinois doctoral student Jared ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Teens tell different tales about themselves depending on gender

During adolescence, the stories young people tell about themselves reflects their development of a personal identity and sense of self, and those autobiographical narratives vary depending on the teens' gender, according ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Feeling overwhelmed? Try microdosing bravery

Like many who struggle with anxiety, professor Kristen Lee found herself living in a "what if" perspective. "What if the pandemic hadn't happened? What if there's even more trauma around the corner?"

Psychology & Psychiatry

5 things the pandemic has revealed about the Australian psyche

The COVID-19 pandemic has spawned some of the most dramatic changes to Australian life in recent memory. We've had to adapt to a vastly different way of life to curb the spread of the virus, featuring unfamiliar challenges ...

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Cycle smartly

(HealthDay)—Bicycling outdoors can feel more like fun than the high-quality aerobic activity it is. And while you may be tempted to dust off your old two-wheeler, you might want to consider a new one.

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