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Mental Health

Meta previews new parental controls for its AI experiences

Meta announced new parental controls for teens interacting with AI characters, allowing parents to monitor and restrict conversations. This matters as it addresses growing concerns over teen safety and mental health in digital spaces.

Night owls versus early birds: who is superior according to science?

Chronotypes, or sleep preferences, naturally shift with age, affecting sleep patterns and health. Understanding these changes is crucial as they influence productivity and well-being.

Stop Overloading the Wrong Part of Your Brain at Work

Leaders often feel overwhelmed not just due to workload but due to ineffective brain usage. Understanding this can enhance productivity and mental well-being.

Sam Altman says ChatGPT will soon allow erotica for adult users

OpenAI announced plans to relax ChatGPT's safety restrictions, enabling verified adults to engage in erotic conversations. This shift raises concerns about the impact on vulnerable users and mental health.

Instagram to show PG-13 content by default to teens, adds more parental controls

Instagram is implementing PG-13 content restrictions for users under 18 to protect them from harmful material. This matters as it reflects growing concerns over teen safety on social media platforms.

Loneliness Is Reshaping Your Workplace
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A senior VP realized the impact of loneliness on workplace culture after a keynote by Dr. Vivek Murthy. This highlights the urgent need to address loneliness as a public health crisis in organizations.

Jane Austen and theory of mind: how literary fiction sharpens your ‘mindreading’ skills

Jane Austen's novels, particularly 'Pride and Prejudice', enhance readers' theory of mind skills by engaging them in complex emotional and mental dynamics. This matters as it fosters empathy and understanding of others' perspectives.

Stillness Is Power: Why Slowing Down Is The Boldest Act Of Leadership Today

In a fast-paced world, embracing stillness can enhance leadership effectiveness and foster creativity, resilience, and long-term impact.

Three ways your mental and physical health will benefit from being kinder to yourself

Self-compassion fosters kindness towards oneself, reducing stress and enhancing resilience, ultimately supporting better mental and physical health.

Prickly Pear Health will showcase how it's helping women's brain health at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Prickly Pear Health, led by Iman Clark, focuses on women's brain health and will showcase its AI-powered solutions at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025.

CDC takes down more than a dozen webpages on sexual and gender identity, health equity

The CDC has removed over a dozen webpages related to sexual and gender identity, raising concerns about access to critical health information for marginalized groups.

Supercentenarian gives scientists insight on secrets of healthy old age

Maria Branyas Morera's biology offers insights into aging without illness, revealing protective genetic factors and lifestyle choices.