Veronica Waweru, an archaeologist from Yale University, has discovered an “arcade” of rock cut mancala game boards in Kenya’s highlands. Mancala, meaning “to move”, is a turn-based strategy game where…
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Expert discusses screen time tips for your toddler’s brain
Credit: Mayo Clinic News Network The average American toddler spends up to two hours per day in front of a screen, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), which…
Suicide has reached epidemic proportions in the US − yet medical students still don’t receive adequate training to treat suicidal patients
Suicide in the U.S. is a societal epidemic and a staggering public health crisis that demands attention from medical experts. In 2021, someone in the U.S. died by suicide every…
Where you live may be associated with more successful stroke recovery
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Stroke survivors living in areas with poor economic conditions were twice as likely to have a poor recovery compared to survivors living in areas with better…
Transgender, non-binary, gender-diverse people more likely to have a long-term mental health condition, says study
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The risk of having a long-term mental health condition in England is roughly one in six for transgender men and women (16.4% and 15.9% respectively) and…
PAS reports on wealth of archaeological treasures found in UK
The Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) has released its annual report on the wealth of archaeological treasures found in the UK. The Portable Antiquities Scheme is a project managed by the…
Drug overdose cardiac arrests involve younger, healthier people than other cardiac arrests
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain An analysis of data for more than 500,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the U.S. found key differences in outcomes between cardiac arrests caused by drug overdoses…
Early Signs of Psychosis in Youth Mental Health
Summary: A new study reveals that 50% of youth accessing mental health services exhibit Psychosis Spectrum Symptoms (PSS). This higher-than-expected prevalence highlights the need for early detection and intervention strategies.…
Sleep can give athletes an edge over competitors − but few recognize how fundamental sleep is to performance
In the adrenaline-packed world of professional sports, the power of sleep rarely gets adequate attention. A healthy sleep pattern can be a stealthy game plan for athletes to gain an…
Eating disorders are the most lethal mental health conditions – reconnecting with internal body sensations can help reduce self-harm
Did you know that anorexia is the most lethal mental health condition? One person dies from an eating disorder every hour in the U.S. Many of these deaths are not…
