Evidence-Based Living

Bridging the gap between research and real-life

The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research

Gratitude Isn't Cancelled This Thanksgiving

While a big meal with family and friends may not be possible this year, you can still celebrate Thanksgiving by giving thanks - and give yourself a mental health boost.

How to Cope with the Winter Blues and COVID-19

The global pandemic and seasonal depression may serve up a double whammy of mental health challenges this winter. But there are evidence-based treatments that can help.

The Link Between Food Insecurity and Mental Health

Research shows food insecurity is connected to depression, stress, and other mental health problems.

How to Get Kids to Change Their Behavior for the Better

Research demonstrates that a method called motivational interviewing is effective in encouraging personal behavior change in youth.

What Research Tells Us About Voter Fraud

A sizable body of evidence on voter fraud over the past two decades shows that it has been too rare to influence national elections.

Natural Solutions Can Ease the Effects of Climate Change

Natural-based climate solutions reduce greenhouse gas emissions, support communities and improve the environment.

Do Online Searches for Health Information Lead to Anxiety?

How does searching for health information on the internet affect our mental health?

What We Know About Homelessness and Intellectual Disability

New research helps explains how people with intellectual disabilities become homeless and the best ways to help them.

The Pandemic May Be Affecting Your Memory

While most people think their memories represent the truth, the evidence demonstrates that our memories can depend on the circumstances we are experiencing.

Evidence-Based Ways to Change Someone’s Mind

As the election approaches, people are trying to persuade each other to vote for the candidate they believe is best. Here are the most effective ways to persuade someone online.

What Are the Mental Health Effects of COVID-19?

There is little doubt that COVID-19 is taking a lasting toll on the mental health of millions of people. A new systematic review quantifies its effects.

How to Offer Mental Health Interventions in School

A new systematic review looks at the factors that promote the effectiveness of mental health interventions in schools.

The Silver Lining of Virtual Learning During COVID-19

Virtual learning gives teens the opportunity to sync their biological clocks and their school work.

Evidence-Based Suggestions to Prevent Alzheimer's Disease

A sweeping new review outlines steps that everyone can take to help prevent Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

An Evidence-Based Policing Strategy Shows Promise

Problem-oriented policing reduces crime rates and saves money.

How Systemic Racism Is Embedded in Property Taxes

Economists demonstrate how the U.S. property tax system creates unfair disadvantages for Black people.

What We Know About Summer Learning Loss: An Update

Researchers are discovering new information about how summer vacation affects kids' learning progress.

Climate Change Models Got It Right

Research demonstrates the accuracy of climate models that have predicted the warming of the globe over the past 50 years.

What Research Tells Us About the Psychology of Racism

Scholars are working to help us understand how racism has come to dominate our society and what we can do to change it.

How Does Racism Affect Health?

A growing body of evidence shows connections between reported discrimination and chronic health problems.

What We've Learned About Emotional Eating

Emotional eating is more complex than was once believed, and depends on a wide range of variables that can be difficult to measure.

How Not to Get COVID-19: What We Know and What We Don’t

Although the evidence is currently limited, epidemiologists and public health experts have learned some lessons about how the virus spreads and steps you can take to stay safe.

How to Improve Your Sleep During the COVID-19 Pandemic

COVID-19 is a perfect storm for sleep disruptions, but there are steps you can take to get a better night's rest.

For COVID News, Always Read Beyond the Scary Headline

The evidence shows that blaring banner headlines are often misleading and even sensational.

What We Know About Distance Learning

Despite the struggles, there is some evidence that distance learning can be effective for young people.

Reduce Stress and Anxiety Levels with Journaling

Stress and anxiety abound these days. Writing down your worries is proven to help.

The Evidence on Face Masks

It turns out, there is decade-old evidence that face masks help prevent the spread of respiratory disease.

The Evidence on Loneliness and What to Do About It

There is a significant body of evidence on loneliness that can help us understand the broader effects of social distancing and some steps we can take to mitigate them.

The Science of Panic Buying and How to Stop It

Economic research tells us why people buy more in a crisis, and what stores can do to address this problem.

The Evidence on Alcoholics Anonymous

A new systematic review takes a careful look at a decades-old treatment for alcohol abuse: Alcoholics Anonymous.

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