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Intellect

Want students more engaged in class? Let them sample tiny creatures living on them

By Bekah Peterson
April 10, 2018
A group of BYU professors has found that giving students access to their personal biological data has a profound impact on their learning experience.

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Intellect

BYU study: Why people with insomnia don't know they're asleep

By Bekah Peterson
March 27, 2018
A recent study by BYU psychology professor Daniel Kay suggests a dysfunction in the inhibition process could be what causes those with insomnia to have a hard time fully falling asleep.

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Intellect

Surprise! Binge-watching TV is connected to poor diet, exercise habits

By Bekah Peterson
January 09, 2018
You’ve probably already made a few New Year’s resolutions, but new research suggests you better make one more for your health: Cut back on binge-watching.

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Intellect

BYU research: Mental health apps are a cheap, effective self-help tool

By Bekah Peterson
November 19, 2017
A trio of BYU professors — health science researchers Josh West, Benjamin Crookston and Cougar Hall — has published new research that finds people are finding mental health apps effective and helpful.

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Intellect

Family favoritism: Younger siblings impacted more

By Bekah Peterson
October 31, 2017
A new BYU study shows if a younger sibling feels like they’re the favorite and their parents agree, their relationship is strengthened. With older siblings, whether they feel favored or not, it has no major effect on the relationship.

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Intellect

BYU professor is spearheading big changes in how the world views social relationships and loneliness

By Bekah Peterson
September 06, 2017
A robust body of research from psychology professor Julianne Holt-Lunsdat shows meaningful social relationships have lasting, positive effects on your health. On the flip side, loneliness should be treated as a public health issue.

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Announcements

Wall burger wins Best of State

By Bekah Peterson
July 19, 2017
The Wall burger has been around since the restaurant first opened in 2013, but it was Chef John Newman’s twist that clinched the title.

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