New hearing screening system for newborns uses a smartphone and low-cost earbuds
Newborns across the United States are screened to check for hearing loss. This test is important because it helps families…
Creating a More Spacious Life
By Leo Babauta I’ve worked with a number of people who want more spaciousness in their lives — more time…
Study highlights lack of representation of non-English speakers in pediatrics research
A new analysis of U.S.-based pediatrics research published over the last decade found that just 9% of studies included non-English-speaking…
The (Updated) 10 Rules of Strength Training at the Gym
The almighty didn’t etch these ten unofficial commandments in stone and send them down through the clouds to me. So,…
Does maternal obesity impact fetal brain development?
In a recent study published in the Nutrients journal, researchers assessed the impact of maternal obesity on brain development in…
The Ridiculous Effectiveness of Singleminded Devotion to a Purpose
By Leo Babauta People I’ve been coaching lately have been stuck in indecision about what purpose they should pursue. At…
Moving From Desire to Action
By Leo Babauta I’ve been noticing lately how much of our lives is spent wanting to do something, wishing we…
Psychosocial impact on pandemic workers in Shanghai during Omicron wave lockdown
In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* server, researchers assessed the well-being of all workers involved in coronavirus disease…
The Counterintuitive Way to Create Change in Your Life
By Leo Babauta A lot of us want to make changes in our lives — whether it’s changing a bad…
Effects of SARS-CoV-2-associated stress among pregnant women on development of fetus brain
In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers in the United States evaluated the effects of maternal…
Creating Sacred Focus – zen habits zen habits
By Leo Babauta Our focus during the day is almost always muddled. We switch between everything, and at any given…
Favorable outcomes of infants born after maternal COVID-19 during pregnancy
In a recent Pediatrics journal study, researchers assessed the outcomes of children born to mothers infected during pregnancy with the…