Robb G. BestJan 212 minAre You a "Digital Hoarder"?When we think of hoarders, the image that likely comes to us is of a house or apartment unit piled so high with old newspapers and junk...
Robb G. BestSep 24, 20202 minPTSD May Double Chances of DementiaA new study, published in the British Journal of Psychiatry, is the first-ever global meta-analysis on the possible link between...
Robb G. BestSep 17, 20202 minReactions to Positive and Negative Events Better With SleepYou might have noticed how, after a night of poor sleep, any sort of stress you experience feels magnified. Now a new study from the...
Robb G. BestJul 17, 20203 minWant Better Sleep? Practice OptimismWelcome back to our Sleep Series, a string of blog posts about the role of sleep in our lives, including the benefits of achieving enough...
Robb G. BestJul 2, 20202 minThe Furry Robot FactorImage source: Gurion University of the Negevl. As many pet owners know, in hard times, it can be very helpful to have a furry little...
Robb G. BestJun 19, 20202 minFear of Police Brutality Differs Among Races, Study FindsAccording to a recently published nationwide study by two professors at the University of South Florida, Black people are five times more...
Robb G. BestApr 16, 20203 minMental Health in a Time of QuarantineIt will probably not come as a surprise to you that life during a pandemic can be challenging for one's mental health. Even the CDC...
Robb G. BestFeb 28, 20202 minGet Yourself to a Green Space!Parks and nature preserves: they're not just for taking a jog or walking your dog. Visiting green spaces yields real benefits for the...