Evidence-Based Living

Bridging the gap between research and real-life

The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research

It Turns Out You May Not Need That Vitamin D Supplement

A growing body of evidence shows that vitamin D doesn’t provide the other benefits doctors once thought.

How Kids Learn to Read

Over the past year, new systematic reviews have shed light on what the evidence says about teaching kids to read.

How Modern Society Creates a Perfect Storm of Sleep Disturbances for Teens

Most teens don't sleep enough; here's how you can help.

What We Know About Financial Decisions and the Aging Brain

A substantial body of research takes a careful look at how changes in cognitive function during aging affect financial decision-making.

Get the Best Psychological Boost Out of Your Vacation

What does science say about how much vacations actually help to reduce stress? And what can you do to get the most out of yours?

"Will My Cancer Come Back?"

The most common unmet medical need among cancer survivors is the fear of cancer returning. Research tells us the consequences of this problem and how to treat it.

How You Think About Aging Can Affect How Long You Live

A sizeable body of research demonstrates that your perceptions and ideas about what it means to get older can affect your health and well-being as you age.

Should You Get Your Health Information From Social Media?

A new body of research is exploring the impact of social media on public health and how we can best use online tools to improve our well-being. Here's what we know.

Is Gun Control the Answer to School Shootings?

There is a large body of data on policies and programs shown to prevent gun violence, especially those that take a public health approach to this deadly problem.

Why Teens Stop Listening to Their Parents

A neurological study found teens’ brains change to help them tune into new people and put less emphasis on their parents.

Does Your Neighborhood Affect Your Mental Health?

Youth who live in neighborhoods with gun violence are more likely to experience mental health problems.

The Epidemic of Loneliness and What We Can Do About It

The evidence shows Americans are becoming lonelier – a problem that leads to both mental and physical health problems for people of all ages.

Teens Experienced More Abuse and Depression During COVID-19

A new survey from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals bleak circumstances for the mental health of many U.S. teens.

To Learn, Students Must First Fail

A growing body of research identifies a better system for teaching math: allow students to wrestle with a new problem first, and then explain the underlying concept.

The Ideals and Realities of Family Dinner with Young Kids

Clear data show that most families in the U.S. strive for regular family dinners, yet evidence shows that specific aspects of modern society make it difficult.

The Health Effects of Daylight Savings Time

A large body of research demonstrates that daylight saving time harms our health and well-being.

The Complex Consequences of Sexting for Teens

A new systematic review looks at the body of research on sexting to better understand how this trend is influencing young people.

Parenting Programs Can Help Prevent Child Abuse

A growing body of evidence shows that broadly-available parenting programs can help to reduce the incidence of child maltreatment.

How Long-Term Partners Influence Each Other's Health

A growing body of research suggests there is an overlooked element that determines health status as we age: the health and wellness of our long-term partners.

Which Diet Works Better, Low-Fat or Low-Carb?

A growing body of research finds that diets are not one-size-fits-all. What will work best for you depends on a broad range of health and lifestyle factors.

A Drink a Day May Not Be So Good for You, After All

For decades, researchers believed that moderate drinking improved wellness, but new evidence demonstrates the opposite.

Distracted Driving Is Deadly, Learn How to Prevent It

Any conversation – whether using a handheld phone, a hands-free device, or conversing with a passenger in the car – leads to a reduction in driving performance.

What We Know About Radicalization

A comprehensive systematic review investigates why people become radicalized and how to prevent it.

Are Plant-Based Diets Really Better for You?

Americans are eating more meat than ever. How does that affect our health?

What We Can Do About Vaccine Hesitancy

Vaccine hesitancy is a serious public health challenge—one that researchers are learning more about.

The Best Resolution to Improve Your Health Is Exercise

A new sweeping systematic review makes the case that the healthier resolution is to exercise more rather than diet.

What We Know About Preventing Teen Dating Violence

There are several intervention programs that are focused on preventing teen dating violence. But do they work?

To Excel in Sports, Try Them All

A new systematic review details how world-class adult athletes train as youth.

Clear Evidence: Giving Is Good for You

Charitable giving—in the form of money or helpful deeds—is proven to improve your happiness and health.

How Has COVID-19 Impacted Our Sleep?

It’s not surprising that the combination of schedule changes, increased screen time, and elevated levels of stress and anxiety would disrupt our sleep.

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