Month: November 2023

Scientists Can’t Decide if Social Media Is Addictive

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Social media can be harmful. That’s something all behavioral researchers can agree on. There is much less consensus on how exactly its harmful use is defined, and whether or not there’s a corresponding beneficial way to use social media. And at the very center of this academic debate is the question: Can a person become … Read more

Ozempic Can’t Fix America’s Obesity Crisis

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What is obesity? Some people will tell you it’s a fancy word for being fat; others might say it’s a slur that pathologizes bigger bodies. And yet others will insist it’s a moral failing—one of laziness and poor willpower. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] For the past decade, however, the medical community has recognized that obesity is a … Read more

The Whole World Is at Risk for ‘Compassion Fatigue’

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After serving in the Vietnam War, Charles Figley became interested in the concept of trauma—not only the lasting psychological wounds that people experienced after living through traumatic events themselves, but also how their loved ones often came to share those burdens. “Simply being a member of a family and caring deeply about its members makes … Read more