Articles By Ralph Chen
Helping the House-Bound with a Human Touch
A new project is unfolding in Atlanta to combat suicide risk and loneliness in older adults hit by Covid-19. 
Less Blue Light Could Mean More Sleep
Simple blue-light glasses may cut down exposure to blue light and boost your sleep at night. 
Earwax Gains Respect: It Can Keep Cortisol Levels Steady
Researchers in the UK have revealed an innovative way to measure a person’s level of cortisol – a hormone often linked to stress -- that may make it easier to track depression, stress levels and similar conditions in the future. 
Police Reports Give Clues About Lost Dementia Patients
People with dementia who go missing may end up in dense, complicated road networks. This is what a group of researchers found after examining hundreds of missing person police reports. 
That Rush You Get Hearing a Favorite Tune Is Real
You knew this but science wants to confirm it: Listening to favorite music could release that pleasure-loving, possible chill-creating hormone called dopamine. 
A Life of Long, Hard Work Could End with Dementia
Manual labor could increase the risk of developing dementia later in life. 
In Study, Cancer Patients Report Symptoms in Real Time
Real-time connection systems could improve patient care for people being treated for cancer. 
Smoke Early, Likely Die Early
Teen smokers have a higher risk of an early death - but the earlier they quit smoking, the more the risk drops. 
High-Dose Acetaminophen May Increase Risk of Poisoning
1,000-milligram dose of acetaminophen linked to the rising number of overdoses in Switzerland. 
Artificially Sweetened Drinks May Not Be Heart-Friendly
Artificially sweetened beverages might be heart-healthy, according to a new study. 
Into the Nitty-Gritty Details of Cloth Masks
If you have to wear a cloth mask -- as opposed to a surgical mask or the N95 -- remember these two things. 
Boo! Why Do People Like Scary Movies and Haunted Houses?
Many people are drawn to scary things - movies, haunted houses, even experiences like sky diving. Why is that?
