by Richard A. Hendricks | Sep 5, 2020 | Health News
In fact, getting outdoors, taking a hike or long bike ride, finding an uncrowded swimming hole or even gardening are safe ways to celebrate a holiday that honors how much we work by taking a break from it. If you must gather, here are some of the safest ways to do so,...
by Richard A. Hendricks | Aug 13, 2020 | Health News
Based on my research about the psychological effects of digital technology, I’ve seen that when children and teens spend a great deal of time isolated at home and gazing at screens their social skills and self-esteem can suffer and they may become lonelier....
by Richard A. Hendricks | Aug 13, 2020 | Health News
“We are behind here,” said Dr. Francis Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health. “We haven’t done a good job of getting [coronavirus vaccine] information out there.” The stakes are high. A CNN poll in May found one-third of...
by Richard A. Hendricks | Aug 12, 2020 | Health News
The results gleaned new insights into the social lives of marine predators previously believed to be largely solitary creatures. And some of those social groups remain stable for periods of up to four years. “What is surprising is the level of social stability...
by Richard A. Hendricks | Jun 16, 2020 | Health News
Here’s how that perception might happen. Although feeling close to others is so crucial, how the brain reflects that closeness has remained mostly obscure, according to the study. Filling this research gap was critical, the authors contended, as it might reveal...
