Evidence-Based Living

Bridging the gap between research and real-life

The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research

Why Your Teen Doesn't Listen to You

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.

Women Carry Most of the Mental Load of Running a Household

Evidence shows that women are more likely to do the mental work of keeping a household running, but there are ways to help partners better share it.

Scientific Consensus: Humans Are Causing Climate Change

A new scientific review reports that more than 99 percent of peer-reviewed papers find climate change mainly caused by humans. Public opinion has not followed suit.

Why You're Probably a Lot More Persuasive Than You Think

Emerging research explains why people underestimate their powers of persuasion.

The Pros and Cons of Social Media for Youth

A new review investigates how adolescent experiences on social media affect their well-being.

The Detrimental Effects of Microaggressions

A growing body of literature demonstrates that microaggressions are harmful to minority groups and reinforce damaging stereotypes.

How Much Exercise Do You Really Need?

New research shows it may not be as much as you think.

The Psychology of Compliments: A Nice Word Goes a Long Way

A new field of research is delving into the benefits of compliments and what motivates people to give them.

Why Youth Need Strong Relationships with Teachers

To help navigate the chaos of school during a pandemic, a growing body of evidence shows that students’ relationships with teachers, coaches, and mentors are especially important.

What You Thought About Your Metabolism May Be Wrong

A ground-breaking study provides pivotal information about how our metabolisms work throughout the life span.

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