Depictions of older adults as frail or helpless can reinforce stereotypes. Results of two new surveys of individuals 55 years old and over show that ageism persists in advertising, in spite of ...

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Myopia (aka nearsightedness) is a common condition among both children and adults. In simple terms, the eyes of people with myopia aren’t able to focus light rays correctly on the retina. As a result, ...

The mind is a tricky thing. It can lead us to believe that we can confidently sing "Bohemian Rhapsody" at karaoke even though we haven't heard the song in years, or that one terrible review on Yelp is ...

When I ran into a former client at the grocery store, and asked him how things were going, I expected some polite small talk. Instead, what he said blew my mind. The guy (let’s call him Jim) was an ...

Brock Bastian works for the University of Melbourne and consults to organisations on issues of culture, ethics, and wellbeing for Psychological Safety Australia. He receives funding from the ...

The 2024 election season is upon us. While Election Day is November 5, early voting started in September in some states. As we wait for the final results to be declared, chances are, you're going to ...