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Two Cheers for "What About …?"

People often condemn "whataboutism": "responding to an accusation or difficult question by making a counteraccusation or raising a different issue." And there's much to that condemnation is some situations. If my favorite politician Walter is exposed for having taken bribes, and my response is, "What about the politician Christopher on…

Reason · Jan 17, 2023

Living with Children: More sleep a potential solution for separation issues

Regular readers of this column are no doubt familiar with my imaginary friend, The Doctor. I often call upon him to solve behavior problems of various sorts concerning young children. Well, The Doctor has done it again! This time with what many mental health professionals would call separation anxiety.

Tribune News Service · Jan 17, 2023

'Glee' docuseries explores what — or who — caused Cory Monteith's overdose

"The Price of Glee," premiering Monday on ID and Discovery+, gathers the most notable news coverage (both positive and negative) around the once-beloved Fox series. Though filmed without the participation of any members of the principal cast or creative team — Kevin McHale and Jenna Ushkowitz, who currently run a…

Los Angeles Times · Jan 16, 2023

The safer you feel, the less safely you might behave – but research suggests ways to counteract this tendency

Interventions designed to keep people safe can have hidden side effects. With an increased perception of safety, some people are more likely to take risks.

The Conversation · Jan 10, 2023

Childhood obesity requires early, aggressive treatment, new guidelines say

Instead of "watchful waiting," the American Academy of Pediatrics now recommends intensive lifestyle and behavior therapy for young kids, and for older children, medication.

WEKU · Jan 9, 2023

Column: Changing habits is hard until you find the right strategy

For many years, it was my tradition as a reporter to compile a list of self-help books in January to help readers of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution get their New Year’s resolutions off to a winning start.

Tribune News Service · Jan 9, 2023

One style of social media use makes you feel better than any other — it’s not what you think

Psychologists believe our style of social media usage has essential effects on our psychological well-being, but we’ve struggled to measure people’s online behavior accurately – until now.

Inverse · Jan 8, 2023

Animal brains use complex calculations to evade getting eaten

Whether fly or human, fleeing from danger is key to staying alive. Scientists are beginning to unravel the complex circuitry behind the split-second decision to beat a hasty retreat.

Inverse · Dec 31, 2022

How to stop a dog from jumping up

Want to learn how to stop a dog from jumping up? An expert shares four helpful tips, plus why they do it.

PetsRadar · Dec 31, 2022

Manatee die-off season looms as trial of feeding them lettuce begins again

When the state’s wildlife department flung the first handful of lettuce to a starving manatee in the Indian River a year ago, it was an act of desperation driven by a catastrophic die-off and violating an environmental golden rule that animal behavior should not be messed with that way.

Orlando Sentinel · Dec 30, 2022