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Large Study Finds Opposites May Not Attract After All

They say ‘opposites attract’, but a new study challenges this age-old belief. Researchers analyzed a whopping 200 studies involving millions of couples, only to find that there is little evidence to support the notion that people are drawn to those with opposite traits or characteristics. It’s like expecting magnets with the same polarity to stick […]

Published on September 8, 2023

Funding Uncertainty Looms for 988 Crisis Hotline Call Centers

Imagine you’re playing a game of telephone, where each person passes on a message. The game starts out strong, with an increase of 33% in calls to the new three-digit crisis hotline, 988. But the program’s financial future is like a shaky tower of blocks. The federal government provided $1 billion in funding from the […]

Published on September 7, 2023

Early Concussion Tied to Memory Issues Later in Life

Just like a car crash can leave lasting damage to your vehicle, a concussion can have long-term effects on your memory and thinking skills. In a recent study, scientists examined a group of male twins, following them from the average age of 67. Their findings revealed a link between previous concussions and lower scores on […]

Published on September 7, 2023