December 19th, 2024 By Lily Anderson Staff Writer for Wake Up World In today’s digital age, screen time has become a significant part of daily life, even for preschool-age children...
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Rainforest Rescue: Protecting Lungs Worldwide and the Planet
December 12th, 2024 By Lily Anderson Staff Writer for Wake Up World In recent years, a growing body of research has revealed the profound impact that spending time in nature and protecting...
The Hidden Battle Between Nature and Traffic Noise on Your Mind
December 5th, 2024 By Lily Anderson Staff Writer for Wake Up World According to a new study published in PLOS ONE, traffic noise is more than just an inconvenience—it’s a...
A Plastic Revolution – Dissolves in Seawater and Degrades in Soil Within 10 Days
November 28th, 2024 By Lily Anderson Staff Writer for Wake Up World Plastic pollution has long plagued our planet, with microplastics infiltrating oceans, soil, and even our bodies...
Research Finds Excessive Sitting, Even With Exercise, Increases Heart Disease Risk
November 21st, 2024 By Lily Anderson Staff Writer for Wake Up World We all know exercise is important for maintaining heart health, but a new study highlights a lesser-discussed risk...
Gut Microbes: The Surprising Key to Managing Stress and Supporting Mental Health
November 14th, 2024 By Lily Anderson Staff Writer for Wake Up World The Role of Gut Microbiota in Stress Regulation New research published in Cell Metabolism sheds light on the critical...
Prenatal Cannabis Exposure: Impact on Children’s Executive Function and Behavior at Age 5
November 7th, 2024 By Lily Anderson Staff Writer for Wake Up World Growing Concerns About Cannabis Use in Pregnancy As cannabis use rises in the U.S., so do concerns about its effects...
Why Do We Think We’re Right, Even When We’re Wrong? The Science Behind Our Misjudgments
October 24th, 2024 By Lily Anderson Staff Writer for Wake Up World Ever felt completely confident in a disagreement, only to later realize you didn’t have all the facts? A new study...
The Science Behind Breastfeeding and Asthma Prevention
October 10th, 2024 By Lily Anderson Staff Writer for Wake Up World A baby’s nutrition in the early stages of life is pivotal in shaping its overall health and development. Among the...
How Your Stress Affects Your Dog: Surprising New Research
October 5th, 2024 By Lily Anderson Staff Writer for Wake Up World We often hear that dogs can sense our emotions, but now science is uncovering exactly how they do it. Recent research shows...
Study Reveals Alarming 81% Increased Risk of Psychosis from High-Dose ADHD Meds
September 27th, 2024 By Lily Anderson Staff Writer for Wake Up World The Hidden Risks of High-Dose ADHD Medications: Psychosis and Mania In recent years, amphetamines, commonly prescribed...
Mental Health Meets Nature: The Power of Green Social Prescribing
September 20th, 2024 By Lily Anderson Staff Writer for Wake Up World More people are seeking ways to alleviate mental health challenges without solely relying on medication. One innovative...