When parents feel distracted by their phone or other technology devices during social or family interactions, it can negatively impact the mental health of children ages 9 to 11, according to a new Canadian study. In fact, this parental “technoference” is associated with higher levels of inattention and hyperactivity in the child’s later development, the […]
The sugar rush we get when we indulge in our favorite sweet foods is real. The happiness we get from such indulgences is just as real as the annoyance of being hungry. A recent study has found that what we eat and how we eat is linked to the fluctuations in blood sugar levels in […]
(Image credit: Prostock-studio/Shutterstock) The proverbial “sugar rush” that follows the consumption of a sweet treat is a well-known example of the potentially positive effects of food on mood. On the other hand, the feeling of “hangry” – the phenomenon in which hunger manifests itself in the form of anger or irritability – illustrates that what […]
Addiction can affect anyone, and with drug abuse rampant in the United States, these problems inevitably manifest themselves in the workplace. About 19 percent of American workers struggle with drug or alcohol abuse themselves, according to a new report from Pelago Health, a virtual drug management clinic. That’s about 32 million workers across the country. […]
On August 4, Ma, from Liaoning Province in northeast China, won the award for her portrayal of the character Li Maojuan in director Zhang Yimou’s film Article 20. She plays a brave and protective mother, a character that resonated with audiences on the mainland. Ma Li made history by becoming the first comedian in China […]
Throughout my career as a reporter and writer, I have learned that readers typically use articles and reports for the purposes they intend. Sometimes a report is presented to the reader as confirmation (“We’re in first place!” shouts the enthusiastic high school football coach.) Sometimes as a reason for indignation or even anger (“What? We’re […]
