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Loneliness Is a Bigger Health Risk Than Obesity, Here Is What the Research Shows on Social Isolation

The study that changed how doctors think about lonelinessIn 2015, psychologist Julianne Holt-Lunstad at Brigham Young University published a meta-analysis in Perspectives on Psychological Science covering 148 studies and roughly 308,000 participants. The finding: people with strong social connections had a 50% greater likelihood of survival over a given period…

Times Life · Jul 21

AI ignores religion when you need it most — and takes sides when you ask about switching

Your AI chatbot has a religious preference.

Axios · Jun 6

BYU says star wide receiver charged with felony rape is no longer a student there

Brigham Young University says its standout wide receiver Parker Kingston is no longer a student there after he was arrested this week on a first-degree felony rape charge

The Independent UK · Feb 14

BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff brings touchdowns and Jewish teachings to predominantly Mormon school

This year’s successful 9-1 football season for Brigham Young University, the Utah private school run by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has an unexpected player at the helm: its first Jewish quarterback

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024

We ranked the best MBA Programs, but you shouldn't count out some sleeper schools

Harvard, Chicago Booth, and Northwestern Kellogg top Fortune’s 2025 MBA ranking, but the data highlights programs you might want to consider.

Fortune · Sep 10, 2024

Black student at Hawaii Mormon school says he’s fighting order to cut hair

Kanaan VyShonne Barton says he’s following all other school rules but shouldn’t have to cut his hair: ‘My locs represent strength’

The Guardian - US · Mar 20, 2024

Walking home at night is not same for women

A study has found how different the experience of walking home at night is for men">women and men. Read further on dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 9, 2024

Ken Paxton names administrative law expert with conservative bona fides Texas’ solicitor general

Aaron Nielson will take a one-year leave of absence from BYU’s law school to lead the influential unit within the attorney general’s office.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 13, 2023

Professor Aaron Nielson Is The New Texas Solicitor General

I am thrilled to pass along this press release: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced his appointment of Aaron Nielson as Solicitor General. "I am delighted to welcome Aaron as Solicitor General. In this position, he will lead the critical appellate work for some of our most significant, far-reaching…

Reason · Nov 13, 2023

Is it better to exercise in the morning for weight loss? Experts reveal the best time of day to work out

Exercise in the morning may be better for some people, especially when it comes to losing weight. Here's why

Woman & Home · Jul 30, 2023