Dreams can be scary, intense, and downright strange. But, every so often, they provide your subconscious with much-needed soothing or even various revelations — about yourself or someone else. But, when you dream of other people, you may wonder exactly what it means. Is it your subconscious telling you something?…
Opinions and attitudes can last when they are based on emotion
Depending on the topic, people’s attitudes can change from moment to moment or last a lifetime. The factors that make one opinion long-lasting and another ephemeral, however, are not always clear. Past studies have demonstrated that opinions based on hard facts and data can remain constant over time, but new…
More than half of pregnant women say they WOULD get a COVID vaccine
More than half of pregnant women worldwide say they WOULD get a COVID vaccine and 70% would get their kids vaccinated as US shot confidence rises to 64% A new study found 52% of pregnant women globally and 73% of non-pregnant women said they would receive such a vaccine for…
Comparing COVID-19 vaccines: How are they different?
Even if you’re still waiting for a vaccine, watching the first people get their COVID-19 vaccinations may have felt like a huge relief. As the weeks pass, countless reports are coming out about the effectiveness of new vaccines that may be approved. It’s important to keep up, but it’s also…
Lockdown has been hard on teenagers, but they have shown remarkable adaptation
The COVID-19 lockdown upturned the lives of teenagers at a time when they are usually becoming more independent and taking steps toward their future. Instead, they were confined to their homes, exams were canceled, and their next steps looked suddenly less certain. Our research on the TELL Study – Teenagers’…
Coronavirus vaccine trials won’t tell us if they save lives, prevent serious illness or stop transmission – here’s why
There are currently at least six COVID-19 vaccines in phase 3 clinical trials—the final phase of testing. These trials all aim to compare the safety and effectiveness of the vaccines versus a placebo. However, as Peter Doshi, associate editor at the BMJ, asks in a new report, what does “effective”…
The doctors still crippled by Covid-19 six months after they caught it
The doctors still crippled by Covid-19 six months after they caught it: None of these medics were hospitalised after catching coronavirus yet they’ve all been struck by ‘long Covid’ – raising alarming questions about its lasting effects Doctors affected by ‘long Covid’ have written a joint letter published in the…
Do people become more selfless as they age?
Looking for something to binge-watch while you’re hunkering down at home? Consider checking out the popular TV show “The Good Place.” Over four recently concluded seasons, the series follows the adventures and mishaps of four utterly self-centered characters on their quest to become decent and selfless human beings. The deeper…
Men explain why they don't wash their hands after going to the toilet
The warnings around the spread of coronavirus have brought the disturbing reality of the public’s hygiene levels to light. Wait, people weren’t properly washing their hands with soap and water in public loos? You really need to teach people how to sneeze into a tissue or cough into their elbow?…
What Are LISS Workouts & What Do They Do for Our Bodies?
You might have heard the term “LISS” and thought it was yet another new fitness trend that you needed to try. I know I did. While fitness influencers like Kayla Itsines have recently popularized the term, the fact is LISS, or Low Intensity Steady State, exercises have been around since,…
5 Things They Don't Teach You About Sex
It’s something of an understatement to say that the sex education you receive in high school can be lacking in useful, real-life information, to the point where some guys have some seriously mixed up ideas of what female anatomy looks like, and taking their cues from porn. In a recent…