Evidence-Based Living

Gratitude

Giving Thanks: How Gratitude Strengthens Relationships

The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on November 21, 2023

A growing body of evidence demonstrates that expressing gratitude is good for your relationships.

A growing body of evidence demonstrates that expressing gratitude is good for your relationships.

Stress

2 Easy Steps to Calm Down

The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on November 16, 2023

There is clear evidence of two simple steps you can take to trigger feelings of calm: chewing gum and humming.

There is clear evidence of two simple steps you can take to trigger feelings of calm: chewing gum and humming.

Health

Is Coffee a Superfood?

The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on November 3, 2023

While it certainly keeps us awake and alert, what are the long-term health effects of drinking coffee?

While it certainly keeps us awake and alert, what are the long-term health effects of drinking coffee?

Smoking

New Evidence on the Best Ways to Quit Smoking

The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on October 30, 2023

A new review takes a careful look at non-pharmacological interventions to help people quit smoking.

A new review takes a careful look at non-pharmacological interventions to help people quit smoking.

Transgender

The Psychological Impacts of Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy

The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on October 20, 2023

New research takes a comprehensive look at the psychosocial effects of gender-affirming hormone therapy.

New research takes a comprehensive look at the psychosocial effects of gender-affirming hormone therapy.

Emotional Abuse

The Long-Term, Underappreciated Damage of Verbal Abuse

The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on October 10, 2023

A new systematic review finds that regular verbal abuse has negative consequences for children that can last a lifetime.

A new systematic review finds that regular verbal abuse has negative consequences for children that can last a lifetime.

Aging

As You Age, Exercise Prevents Cognitive Decline

The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on October 4, 2023

New research confirms what health officials have been touting for years: physical activity helps to improve cognitive function later in life.

New research confirms what health officials have been touting for years: physical activity helps to improve cognitive function later in life.

Confidence

When Knowledge Leads to Overconfidence

The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on September 26, 2023

A new analysis takes a deeper look at the phenomenon of overconfidence, how it relates to actual knowledge, and how it plays out in our daily lives.

A new analysis takes a deeper look at the phenomenon of overconfidence, how it relates to actual knowledge, and how it plays out in our daily lives.

Education

What the Evidence Says About Montessori Education

The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on September 13, 2023

Montessori takes a different approach compared to traditional education. But is it better for kids?

Montessori takes a different approach compared to traditional education. But is it better for kids?

Happiness

The Problem With Happiness Advice

The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on August 28, 2023

A new systematic review takes a careful look at the evidence behind the most commonly recommended strategies to boost happiness.

A new systematic review takes a careful look at the evidence behind the most commonly recommended strategies to boost happiness.

Stress

How Heat Waves Affect Your Ability to Think and Reason

The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on August 18, 2023

As heat waves continue across the U.S., research shows extreme heat affects our ability to think and reason.

As heat waves continue across the U.S., research shows extreme heat affects our ability to think and reason.

Spirituality

Spirituality Can Help Protect Mental Health

The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on August 10, 2023

A large and growing body of evidence demonstrates that spirituality is good for our mental health.

A large and growing body of evidence demonstrates that spirituality is good for our mental health.

Adolescence

What We Know About Youth Mental Health Visits to the ER

The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on August 3, 2023

A large, recent study found that youth mental health visits in the emergency department are increasing, and young people with behavioral disorders are more likely to return.

A large, recent study found that youth mental health visits in the emergency department are increasing, and young people with behavioral disorders are more likely to return.

Psychology

Your Heartbeat May Influence How You Perceive Time

The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on July 26, 2023

A new study suggests that our perceptions of time at the millisecond level may be driven, at least in part, by our heartbeats.

A new study suggests that our perceptions of time at the millisecond level may be driven, at least in part, by our heartbeats.

Loneliness

Loneliness Harms Your Health

The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on July 17, 2023

A broad new analysis demonstrates that social isolation and loneliness can lead to premature death.

A broad new analysis demonstrates that social isolation and loneliness can lead to premature death.

Social Life

The Mental-Health Benefits of Singing in a Choir

The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on July 6, 2023

Growing research links singing in a group to a range of mental-health advantages.

Growing research links singing in a group to a range of mental-health advantages.

Health

Why Doctors Are Moving Away from BMI

The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on June 28, 2023

BMI has been a measure of health for decades, but research shows it doesn't accurately evaluate wellness in individuals.

BMI has been a measure of health for decades, but research shows it doesn't accurately evaluate wellness in individuals.

Eating Disorders

The Link Between Food Insecurity and Binge Eating

The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on June 12, 2023

A growing body of evidence finds that binge eating disorder is a serious problem in the U.S., especially among people who experience food insecurity.

A growing body of evidence finds that binge eating disorder is a serious problem in the U.S., especially among people who experience food insecurity.

Depression

New Evidence on Adolescent Mental Health and Social Media

The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on June 8, 2023

A sweeping new advisory from the U.S. Surgeon General outlines the best evidence on how social media is affecting youth mental health.

A sweeping new advisory from the U.S. Surgeon General outlines the best evidence on how social media is affecting youth mental health.

Relationships

Acquaintances Are Good for You

The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on May 23, 2023

A body of evidence shows that regular interactions with acquaintances are more important than you may think.

A body of evidence shows that regular interactions with acquaintances are more important than you may think.