A new study shows that babies raised in bilingual environments develop core cognitive skills like decision-making and problem-solving — before they even speak. The study, out of the University of Washington, tested 16 babies. Half came from English-speaking households and … Continue reading →
Everyone is busy. You, me, the guy cutting you off in traffic, that irritable person who pushed you in the elevator. We all have some new and interesting problem coming along to make our days just a little harder. We … Continue reading →
Bill Gates thinks you should hire lazy people. No, seriously. He famously said, “I choose a lazy person to do a hard job. Because a lazy person will find an easy way to do it.” I don’t disagree with the … Continue reading →
The World Health Organization is examining rare reports of hearing loss and other auditory issues following Covid-19 vaccinations. In a newsletter posted on its website, the international public health agency said that it has been made aware of sudden hearing problems, particularly tinnitus, … Continue reading →
One reason people succumb to digital clutter like clogged inboxes and excessive browser tabs is that they’re being too clingy with digital content. There’s an overwhelm of digital content, and you may feel the need to capture and save lots … Continue reading →
Routines are important. Having solid routines in place allows us to have productive days. By making certain actions habitual, such as when we get up in the morning, when we work out, and what we eat, we can allocate willpower … Continue reading →
New research provides evidence that sleep problems in early childhood are associated with psychosis and borderline personality disorder in adolescence. The findings, published in JAMA Psychiatry, indicate that different sleep problems are associated with different psychopathological symptoms. “Until recently, sleep … Continue reading →
Since its invention, chemotherapy has proven to be a valuable tool in treating cancers of many kinds, but it has a big downside. In addition to killing cancer cells, it can also kill healthy cells like the ones in hair … Continue reading →
Use of disinfectants by pregnant women may be a risk factor for asthma and eczema in their children, finds a population study, published online in Occupational & Environmental Medicine. Disinfectants are used frequently in hospitals and other medical facilities, and the … Continue reading →
Noticing one sign doesn’t necessarily mean that a child was sexually abused, but the presence of several of these warning signs suggests that you begin asking questions and consider seeking help. Keep in mind that some of these signs can … Continue reading →
