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fromPsychology Today
23 hours ago

Some People Never Have Sex-Here's Why

The study by researchers at Princeton University analyzed the genes of 400,000 people in the United Kingdom between the ages of 39 and 73 and 13,500 Australians, aged 18-89. They sifted through the data to find people who have never had any type of sexual experience with the same or opposite sex. This left them with a dataset of 2,068 sexless females and 1,861 sexless males. What they found is surprising.
Science
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Cumulative social advantage: is this the secret to a long, happy, healthy life?

According to a new study, being socially engaged can have a profound impact on epigenetic ageing. What does that mean? It can slow changes at the cellular level that are reliable predictors of infirmity, disease and early death. Are you suggesting that being socially engaged will make me live longer? That's about the size of it, yes. How would that even work? The hypothesis suggests that high levels of social interaction reduce your stress response, and the long-term biological consequences systemic inflammation, cellular ageing associated with it.
Public health
Public health
fromNews Center
3 weeks ago

Patient Wealth is Associated with Quality of Glaucoma Care - News Center

Lower-wealth or rural patients with newly diagnosed glaucoma are less likely to receive standard glaucoma care than wealthier, urban patients.
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

13 Things Rich People Will Never Understand Because They Didn't Grow Up Poor

Your socioeconomic status can and will affect who you grow up to be.
Social justice
Relationships
fromnews.cornell.edu
4 months ago

To grandmother's house you go? Not far, for most U.S. grandkids | Cornell Chronicle

Most U.S. grandchildren live close to their grandparents, influencing family dynamics and support systems.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

The Truth About Money, Meaning, and Happiness

Perceived socioeconomic status often diverges from actual status, with many underestimating their wealth.
A strong sense of purpose correlates with lower mortality risk, regardless of socioeconomic status.
Hope and a sense of control can mitigate the effect of low childhood socioeconomic status on adult well-being.
Individuals from lower SES often find meaningful work through personal values and community connections.
Higher education
fromMail Online
5 months ago

People from poor backgrounds are deemed MORE trustworthy

Trustworthiness is perceived differently based on socioeconomic background, with those from poorer backgrounds deemed more trustworthy.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

Why We Should Be Thinking About Children's Thinking

Curiosity is crucial for predicting academic success in children from lower-income families.
Fostering curiosity through questions enhances children's learning capabilities.
Traditional teaching methods may suppress students' innate curiosity.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago

In Parts of Texas MiddleClass Starts at $31,666-$15K Less Than An Average NewCar Today

The American middle class lacks a precise, universally accepted definition.
Higher education
from24/7 Wall St.
6 months ago

Here's How Foreign Education Systems Stack Up To America's

A good education system enhances overall quality of life and socioeconomic status.
Public education correlates with better health outcomes and economic stability.
Quality public education facilitates access to jobs, healthcare, and clean environments.
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