60-Second Health

by Scientific American

Tune in every Saturday for quick commentary on the latest news in behavior and brain research—it'll just take a minute

Up Your Online Dating Game with Evidence-Based Strategies
Feb 14, 2015 – 03:13
Junk Diet Rewires Rat Brains
Feb 7, 2015 – 02:49
High Price Tag on Meds May Boost Healing
Jan 31, 2015 – 02:43
Publication Bias May Boost Findings for Bilingual Brain Benefits
Dec 30, 2014 – 02:42
Inclusion Illusion Lessens Racial Bias
Dec 20, 2014 – 02:38
Blood Test Forecasts Concussion Severity
Dec 15, 2014 – 02:46
Bouncy Gait Improves Mood
Dec 8, 2014 – 03:05
Synchronized Walking Reduces Opponent's Perceived Size
Nov 9, 2014 – 02:42
Big Parental Control May Stunt Kid Assertiveness
Nov 3, 2014 – 02:30
Lots or Little Sleep Linked to Sick Days
Sep 29, 2014 – 02:41
Can’t Take My Eyes off You—Your Face, That Is
Sep 6, 2014 – 02:48
Talking to Strangers Makes You Happy
Aug 30, 2014 – 02:51
People Think Experiences Bring Happiness, Still Opt for Things
Aug 24, 2014 – 02:38
Childhood Stress Decreases Size of Brain Regions
Aug 16, 2014 – 02:37
Even Monkeys Believe In Hot Streaks
Aug 12, 2014 – 02:43
Brain State Bread Crumbs Lead Way Back to Consciousness
Jul 28, 2014 – 02:32
Body's Pain Perception Mapped for First Time
Jun 23, 2014 – 03:08
Vision Involves a Bit of Hearing, Too
Jun 2, 2014 – 02:50
Parents Who Support Corporal Punishment Do It a Lot
May 21, 2014 – 03:13
Extroversion Extends Benefits across Cultures
May 14, 2014 – 02:47
Eaters Assume Crunchy Foods Have Fewer Calories
May 7, 2014 – 02:46
Stressed Teens May Be Better Drivers
Apr 28, 2014 – 02:37
Mobile Phones Exert Emotional Pull
Apr 21, 2014 – 02:35
Barbie Exposure May Limit Girls' Career Imagination
Apr 12, 2014 – 02:40
Kids Books May Cause Confusion about Animals
Apr 8, 2014 – 02:53
Danger Explainers Convince Kids Better Than Do Edict Issuers
Mar 24, 2014 – 02:48
Youth Gang Membership Affects Mental Health Later in Life
Mar 19, 2014 – 02:45
Infants Use Verbs They Know to Learn New Nouns
Mar 10, 2014 – 02:42
Your Memory May Be Edited
Mar 2, 2014 – 02:48
Young Musicians Reap Long-Term Neuro Benefits
Feb 22, 2014 – 02:35
Movie-Watching Together Strengthens Marriages
Feb 8, 2014 – 02:51
Review Finds Meditation Somewhat Effective against Anxiety and Depression
Jan 27, 2014 – 02:48
Brain-Training Games May Not Improve Overall Intelligence
Jan 14, 2014 – 02:43
How Computers Affect Our Movements
Jan 7, 2014 – 02:39
"Angelina Jolie Effect" Leaves Public with Inaccurate Knowledge of Breast Cancer Risk
Dec 27, 2013 – 02:42
Test Prep Doesn't Help Raise Intelligence Scores
Dec 19, 2013 – 02:48
We Are More Likely to Lie in the Afternoon
Nov 30, 2013 – 02:43
Overeating Due to Stress?
Nov 17, 2013 – 02:47
Seeing Photos of Food Makes Actual Food Less Tasty
Oct 9, 2013 – 02:42
Reducing a Fear During Sleep
Oct 3, 2013 – 02:55
Generosity Can Breed Contempt
Sep 24, 2013 – 02:33
Babies Know Animals Have Gushy Insides
Sep 15, 2013 – 02:41
When to Catch a Lie via Text
Sep 9, 2013 – 02:45
We Probably Won't Recycle Shredded Paper
Sep 3, 2013 – 02:39
Limit Youth Football Practice Hits For Brain Health
Aug 18, 2013 – 02:34
Portion-Size Label Influences Ingestion Intake
Aug 3, 2013 – 02:33
Social Status Affects Who We Choose to Believe
Jul 28, 2013 – 03:00
Happiness During Teen Years Predicts Happiness as Adults
Jul 22, 2013 – 02:48
What Fighting Couples Want
Jul 15, 2013 – 02:55
Expansive Postures May Lead Us to Dishonesty
Jul 9, 2013 – 02:46

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