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Less Conventional Paths Foster Greater Innovation
Sociodiversity — encompassing the diversity of human opinions, ideas, and behaviours — is a key driver behind many positive developments. Dirk Helbing, an external faculty member at the Complexity Science…
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Modest Improvements in Sleep, Nutrition, and Physical Activity Could Help Prevent Heart Attack and Stroke
New research suggests that making small improvements to sleep, diet, and physical activity—when done together—can…
Older Adults Who Cook Weekly May See a 30% Drop in Dementia Risk
Preparing a home-cooked meal at least once a week may reduce older adults’ risk of…
Newly Developed Mandarin Toolkit Helps Spot Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
Asian Americans represent the fastest-growing segment of older adults in the United States, yet many…
Lingering Effects: How Early Substance Use Leaves Its Mark on the Brain
Young adults who frequently use substances may face lasting consequences for memory later in life,…
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Why political misinformation circulates more often among older generations
Older adults’ tendency to share political misinformation has long been a subject of speculation, with many assuming that age-related cognitive…
Guiding Screens and Streams: Grandparents’ Role in Children’s Media Engagement
A new study from Rutgers University has found that grandparents play a far more important role in managing children’s media…
Less Conventional Paths Foster Greater Innovation
Sociodiversity — encompassing the diversity of human opinions, ideas, and behaviours — is a key driver behind many positive developments.…