Is Social Media Killing Real Conversation? What 14 Years of Data Shows
A 2026 study tracking 2,200 people found Americans speak about 3,300 fewer words daily than in 2005 — and the story of why is more nuanced than 'social media is the culprit.'
How Eating Sugary Foods More Than Twice a Week May Increase Breast Cancer Risk
New research finds eating high-sugar processed foods more than twice a week raises breast cancer risk by 28% — but fruit consumption shows no link. Here's what the science says and what to do next.
Why AI Companionship May Be Secretly Harming Your Social Skills
New longitudinal data shows heavy AI companion use erodes the social skills that make real relationships possible — through the same mechanism CBT identified for social anxiety decades ago.
The Three Elements of Meaning That Science Says Are Essential for True Happiness
Science has identified three distinct components of meaning — coherence, purpose, and significance — and each one protects your health in a different way.
5 Science-Backed Habits of Naturally Confident People — And How to Build Them Starting Today
Five science-backed habits — calibrated self-assessment, self-efficacy training, clear limits, a morning routine, and cognitive reappraisal — sequenced in an 8-week roadmap backed by primary research.
Science Says Reading Just 30 Minutes a Day Can Lower Your Risk of Death by 20%
A Yale study of 3,635 adults shows book reading for 30 minutes a day reduces mortality risk by 20% and extends life by an average of 23 months.
New Clinical Trial: Can a Daily Supplement Strengthen Your Blood Vessels and Lower Blood Pressure?
A new RCT found this multi-ingredient longevity supplement improved key vascular biomarkers — here's what the data actually show.
What the New Plant-Based Food Pyramid Means for Your Daily Diet
Twenty-two international nutrition scientists redesigned the food pyramid to put plant foods at the base. Here is what the new hierarchy means for your plate and long-term health.
3 Science-Backed Daily Habits That Protect You From Burnout — Before It Starts
Burnout is not a productivity problem you can solve with a better calendar. It is a physiological breakdown: a progressive disruption of the hormone system that regulates your stress response. The good news is that three evidence-based daily habits — a few minutes of morning sunlight, keeping your phone out
Fructose Metabolism: What This Sugar Really Does to Your Liver and Appetite
Fructose follows a different path than glucose, and human trials link sugary drinks to more liver fat production. Here is what is proven, what is still hypothesis, and what to change.
How Many Steps a Day to Keep Weight Off? What the 8,500-Step Study Shows
A 2026 meta-analysis links about 8,500 daily steps to keeping lost weight off. Here is what the data shows, its limits, and how to turn your step gap into minutes.
Irrational Jealousy: The 12 Thinking Traps Behind It and How to Stop Them
Irrational jealousy runs on predictable thinking traps. Learn the 12 distortions Leahy describes, why checking backfires, and a 5-step routine for jealous moments.