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What makes ‘junk food’ junk?

Imagine if junk food was a crime and we had to define it in court! Well, that’s exactly what food policies are trying to do. In a recent analysis, researchers dove into three decades of U.S. food policies to understand how they determine which foods should be subject to health-related policies, like taxes. It turns […]

Published on April 29, 2023

Why people include themselves in photos

Imagine you’re at a concert, capturing the energy and excitement of the crowd through your camera lens. You have two options: take a photo from your own perspective, seeing only what you see, or step back and take a selfie that includes yourself in the frame. According to a recent study, people tend to choose […]

Published on April 29, 2023

How to Grow Your Social Network as You Age

Friends sitting around a table, talking and laughing. A touch on the arm, as one of them leans over to make a confiding comment. A round of hugs before walking out the door. For years, Carole Leskin, 78, enjoyed this close camaraderie with five women in Moorestown, New Jersey, a group that took classes together, […]

Published on April 28, 2023