Study Links ‘Brain Rot’ from Short Videos to Teen Anxiety
A study of over 3,200 teens links excessive short-video viewing to higher anxiety, showing cognitive...
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Young Adults’ ‘Brain Fog’ Tied to Poor Sleep, Not Real Memory Loss
A study reveals self-reported cognitive slips in young adults correlate with depression and poor sleep...
Why Compassion, Not Empathy, Protects Healthcare Workers
A new review reveals that empathy drives clinical burnout, while action-oriented compassion builds resilience and...
When You Use Screens Matters More Than How Long, Study Finds
A new synthesis finds that late-night screen exposure disrupts melatonin and sleep quality more significantly...
Online Anonymity Emerges as Top Driver of Cyberbullying
A meta-analysis of nearly 250,000 people finds online anonymity is the strongest media link to...
Childhood Domestic Violence Linked to Higher Adult Cancer Risk
A prospective study links witnessing parental physical violence in childhood to nearly triple the risk...
Wearable Devices Can Trigger ‘Techno-Hypochondria’ in Nurses
A new study outlines techno-hypochondria, a digital anxiety loop driven by constant wearable tracking that...
Breaking the Cycle of Child Abuse Shields Kids’ Mental Health
A study of over 75,000 youth finds that breaking the cycle of child protection involvement...
Who We Blame for Inequality Shapes Our Anger and Outrage
A study reveals how attributing economic inequality to governments, companies, or individuals shapes distinct emotional...
Can AI Chatbots Actually Motivate You to Exercise?
A new review shows AI conversational agents boost fitness engagement, but hard evidence of sustained,...
Solving Problems Together Boosts Mood and Goals, Study Finds
New research shows that problem-solving support from romantic partners uniquely fosters both emotional well-being and...
Screen Addiction Linked to Bullying in Preschoolers
A new study reveals that digital game addiction and problematic media use predict bullying and...