Better understanding what happens in the brain when people cooperate and make social decisions has the potential to help boost such behaviors. It’s been a research focus for the University of Pennsylvania’s Platt Labs for some time. “The social brain network contains a number of different areas critical to managing interactions and connecting with others,” […]
What Dr. Fauci has to say about the COVID-19 vaccine
The exciting news that a COVID-19 vaccine has performed exceedingly well in trials has the nation feeling more optimistic about the future. The vaccine, given in two doses, three weeks apart, per Today is 90 percent effective. And for his part, Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and […]
What can smartphone location data tell us about the pandemic?
Kevin Williams, an associate professor of economics at Yale SOM, was in the middle of a study of consumer retail behavior using real-time cell phone location data when COVID-19 hit. Shelter-in-place orders rolled across the country. Foot traffic at stores froze. “If you thought the retail apocalypse looked bad a few years ago, that is […]
This is what happens when you get too much Vitamin A
Vitamin A is an essential nutrient. A fat soluble vitamin, Vitamin A is important to maintain healthy vision, your immune system, and healthy reproductive function. It also helps the heart, lungs, kidneys, and other organs work at their optimal levels. There are actually two natural forms of Vitamin A that we get from our food. The […]
What does ‘close contact’ for COVID-19 really mean? Epidemiologist explains.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has new guidance clarifying what exactly “close contact” means when it comes to transmission of SARS-Cov-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The previous guidance suggested that a close contact occurred when a person was within six feet of an infectious individual for 15 consecutive minutes. Now, the CDC is acknowledging […]
Sleepio might be just what the professor ordered
Did you know that man is the only animal that purposely delays sleep? Or that sleep disturbance increases at higher altitudes, as well as in times of increased stress? Due to the coronavirus pandemic, everyone seems to be experiencing higher stress—which means that right now Sleepio could really help members of the CU Denver community […]
Bethenny Frankel: What My Daughter Bryn and I Have in Common
Like mother, like daughter! Bethenny Frankel opened up about her and Jason Hoppy‘s 10-year-old daughter Bryn’s personality. ‘Real Housewives’ Babies! See Which Bravo Stars Gave Birth “She’s very creative,” the Cookie Meets Peanut author, 49, exclusively told Us Weekly on Thursday, October 15, while promoting her “Just B With Bethenny Frankel” podcast. “She’s an incredible […]
What you should know before traveling with your significant other for the first time
Now that dating involves having the “COVID talk,” many singles are becoming more selective about the relationships they choose to pursue by default (hey, social distancing is important). “I think people are more likely to find love during this time than not during this time,” says Yue Xu, co-host of the Dateable podcast (via CNN). […]
Here’s what to do if your boyfriend is a bad kisser
If it hasn’t happened, you’re lucky. For the rest of us, it’s nothing new: He’s handsome, he’s charming, he’s the perfect date and now he’s leaning in for that highly-anticipated first kiss. Your heart’s racing. Your heart drops. The kiss… was not good. Or just okay. Or just atrocious. You tell yourself you’ll give it […]
When you do calisthenics every day, this is what happens to your body
With all the hot, trendy new workouts around right now, you might be forgiven for thinking “calisthenics” sounds not just super old-school but incredibly complicated (even pronouncing it presents a challenge). However, whether you’re a total gym bunny or just getting started with your fitness routine, there’s a strong chance you’re already doing calisthenics without even […]