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All the Ways Reading for Pleasure is Good for Your Mental Health

Even though it might be a dying pastime

September 14, 2026

Are Too Many Americans Taking Antidepressants?

Rates of anxiety and depression have grown since the COVID-19 pandemic—as have prescriptions for antidepressants

September 11, 2026

Nighttime Light May Change the Shape of Your Heart

It’s a glowing, growing problem

September 11, 2026

What Bird Feeding Has to Do with Happiness

It might be good for the birds—and you

September 10, 2026

Rethinking the Mechanisms of Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, but memory isn’t the only thing it affects

September 10, 2026

Could You Survive the Oregon Trail?

You might not die of dysentery on the trail these days, but there is still plenty of danger outdoors

September 9, 2026

How Fast You Walk May Determine How Long You Live

You’re going to want to pick up the pace

September 8, 2026

30 Minutes of Exercise Can Boost Your Task-Switching Efficiency

A brisk walk could reduce the cognitive cost of changing gears

September 3, 2026