Evidence-Based Living

Dementia

The Best Way to Stall Dementia: Quit Smoking

The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on November 7, 2024

A growing body of research demonstrates that smoking affects neurological health, specifically cognitive decline.

A growing body of research demonstrates that smoking affects neurological health, specifically cognitive decline.

Narcissism

Does Narcissism Fade With Age?

The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on October 22, 2024

A sweeping review article set out to explore how narcissism changes over the life course.

A sweeping review article set out to explore how narcissism changes over the life course.

Health

Does Drinking Alcohol Increase Your Cancer Risk?

The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on October 14, 2024

Research finds alcohol consumption increases cancer risk.

Research finds alcohol consumption increases cancer risk.

Neuroscience

Air Pollution Leads to Brain Changes in Kids

The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on October 7, 2024

A new systematic review takes a careful look at the neurological consequences of air pollution on children.

A new systematic review takes a careful look at the neurological consequences of air pollution on children.

Mindfulness

The Benefits of Deep Breathing and Why It Works

The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on September 25, 2024

Researchers are answering the question: What’s going on in the body when we take slow, deep breaths?

Researchers are answering the question: What’s going on in the body when we take slow, deep breaths?

Sleep

For Better Sex, Get Your Sleep

The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on September 17, 2024

A recent systematic review highlights the evidence surrounding one health problem related to poor sleep quality: sexual dysfunction.

A recent systematic review highlights the evidence surrounding one health problem related to poor sleep quality: sexual dysfunction.

Health

Pickleball Could Extend Your Life

The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on September 4, 2024

While many players see pickleball as a fun way to increase their physical activity levels, research shows it likely has other benefits.

While many players see pickleball as a fun way to increase their physical activity levels, research shows it likely has other benefits.

Imposter Syndrome

The Gender Divide in Imposter Syndrome

The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on August 23, 2024

A recent systematic review takes a careful look at the gender differences in experiencing impostor syndrome.

A recent systematic review takes a careful look at the gender differences in experiencing impostor syndrome.

Laughter

Why Laughter Is Such Good Medicine

The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on August 15, 2024

Since the 1970s, medical experts have learned just how much laughter can improve overall well-being.

Since the 1970s, medical experts have learned just how much laughter can improve overall well-being.

Education

Recent Research Questions Summer Learning Loss

The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on August 5, 2024

Recent research does not replicate earlier studies that show students backslide in reading and math over summer vacation.

Recent research does not replicate earlier studies that show students backslide in reading and math over summer vacation.

Neuroscience

What We Know About Coffee and Parkinson’s Disease

The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on July 19, 2024

Scientists have identified a simple way to reduce the risk of developing Parkinson's disease: drinking coffee.

Scientists have identified a simple way to reduce the risk of developing Parkinson's disease: drinking coffee.

Identity

The Psychological Impacts of Donor Conception

The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on July 11, 2024

This summer, researchers published the largest body of evidence to date on the psychological factors affecting people conceived through sperm and egg donation.

This summer, researchers published the largest body of evidence to date on the psychological factors affecting people conceived through sperm and egg donation.

Cognition

How High Temperatures Affect the Brain

The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on July 1, 2024

Tests scores drop when the thermometer hits 90.

Tests scores drop when the thermometer hits 90.

Anger

The Best Ways to Manage Anger

The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on June 17, 2024

A new meta-analysis identified the best techniques and activities for decreasing anger. Here's why reducing arousal is key.

A new meta-analysis identified the best techniques and activities for decreasing anger. Here's why reducing arousal is key.

Loneliness

Research Confirms That Loneliness Is Bad for Your Health

The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on June 11, 2024

A new systematic review strengthens the evidence on the links between social isolation, loneliness, and heart disease.

A new systematic review strengthens the evidence on the links between social isolation, loneliness, and heart disease.

Cannabis

How Marijuana Legalization Is Affecting Use

The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on May 31, 2024

Now that cannabis is more widely available, researchers are asking how legalization is affecting use.

Now that cannabis is more widely available, researchers are asking how legalization is affecting use.

Happiness

How to Cultivate a Sense of Purpose

The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on May 17, 2024

New research asks some key questions about the value of purpose in our daily lives, and looks for an evidence-based way to cultivate purpose.

New research asks some key questions about the value of purpose in our daily lives, and looks for an evidence-based way to cultivate purpose.

Depression

What Exercises Help Fight Depression Best?

The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on May 2, 2024

Movement gets positive results, but do people stick with it?

Movement gets positive results, but do people stick with it?

Health

Why Touch Can Improve Our Health in So Many Ways

The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on April 24, 2024

Similar benefits whether from a friend, partner, or professional.

Similar benefits whether from a friend, partner, or professional.

Mild Cognitive Impairment

Is Mild Cognitive Impairment Severely Underdiagnosed?

The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on April 15, 2024

A 2023 study sought to quantify exactly how many older adults have mild cognitive impairment, and how often the condition is diagnosed by a doctor.

A 2023 study sought to quantify exactly how many older adults have mild cognitive impairment, and how often the condition is diagnosed by a doctor.