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Birth rate decline not due to lack of desire for kids!

Imagine a cake with colorful sprinkles. The worrywarts will tell you that the cake is disappearing because people don’t want to eat it anymore. But guess what? A new study shows that young Americans haven’t actually changed their minds about the size of their cake. They still want the same amount! So, why is the […]

Published on January 12, 2023

Isolation Isn’t Just Lonely, It Can also Hurt Your Brain!

Just like a lone plant without sunlight, older adults who experience social isolation face a higher risk of developing dementia. Recent studies have bolstered existing evidence that being cut off from social connections can be detrimental to cognitive health. Researchers analyzed extensive data from thousands of Americans and found that social isolation is a significant […]

Published on January 12, 2023

Hand washing fabrics reduces microplastic release compared with machine washing

Imagine you’re walking through a field of flowers, and with each step, tiny pieces of fabric fall from your clothes. These fabric pieces, called microplastics, eventually make their way into the soil and water, posing a threat to the environment and wildlife. Scientists have been studying how different washing methods contribute to microplastic pollution. While […]

Published on January 12, 2023