Empathy- A More Complicated Virtuous Stance Than You Might Think
Razi Berry Empathy is talked about a lot these days. Against the backdrop of a global pandemic and a divisive political climate in the United States, calls for empathy have become louder and more urgent. We encourage empathy for those inflicted with COVID-19 and those struggling with unemployment. We reminisce about the empathy of public […]
Mental Health For Teens: More Exercise and Less Screen Time
Razi Berry A new study from UBC researchers finds that teens, especially girls, have better mental health when they spend more time taking part in extracurricular activities, like sports and art, and less time in front of screens. The study, published in the journal Preventive Medicine, found that spending less than two hours per day […]
Positive Mindset Can Slow Memory Loss Later in Life
Razi Berry We may wish some memories could last a lifetime, but many physical and emotional factors can negatively impact our ability to retain information throughout life. A new study published in the journal Psychological Science found that people who feel enthusiastic and cheerful — what psychologists call “positive affect” — are less likely to […]
Making Batteries Last Longer – Smart Cars, Phones, and More
Razi Berry A University of Central Florida researcher is working to make portable devices and electric vehicles stay charged longer by extending the life of the rechargeable lithium-ion batteries powering them. Researcher working to make portable devices and electric vehicles stay charged longer Assistant Professor Yang Yang is doing this by making the batteries more […]
Climate Change and Health are Intertwined
Razi Berry Although the link may not be obvious, healthcare and climate change — two issues that pose major challenges around the world — are in fact more connected than society may realize. So say researchers, who are increasingly proving this to be true. New study found improving healthcare in rural Indonesia reduced incentives for […]
Research on Negative Effects of Artificial Sweeteners on Heart Health
Razi Berry Sugary drinks and artificially sweetened beverages are associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, which suggests artificially sweetened beverages may not be the healthy alternative they are often claimed to be, according to a research letter in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Diets including beverages sweetened with sugar can […]
Emotions May Leave a Lasting Smell
Razi Berry Unhealthy behaviors trigger moral judgments that are similar to the basic emotions that contribute to our ability to survive. Two different hypotheses are to be found in the current scientific literature as to the identity of these emotions. Some researchers single out disgust, while others opt for pain. After developing a new approach […]
Importance of Considering Energy Sources Used For/During Recycling Process
Razi Berry Recycling paper may only be helpful to the climate if it is powered by renewable energy, according to a new modelling study by researchers at UCL and Yale. The study, published in Nature Sustainability, found that greenhouse gas emissions would increase by 2050 if we recycled more paper, as current methods rely on […]