GLP-1s ‘modestly lower’ the risk for depression in adults with diabetes Healio GLP-1s ‘modestly lower’ the risk for depression in adults with diabetes A study by postdoc Huilin Tang of the Perelman School of Medicine and colleagues finds that GLP-1 hormones can reduce the risk of depression among older adults with diabetes.
10-year Treasury yields are falling. Want the good news first? Marketplace (NPR) 10-year Treasury yields are falling. Want the good news first? Susan Wachter of the Wharton School says that slower expectations on economic growth and increased risk of a recession could be causing the 10-year Treasury rate to decline.
Business leaders are shaping culture by rethinking virtual communication Newsweek Business leaders are shaping culture by rethinking virtual communication Adam Grant of the Wharton School says that disincentives to treat people poorly in face-to-face interactions need to be mirrored in virtual interactions.
Women with postpartum depression experienced brain changes during pregnancy, study finds The New York Times Women with postpartum depression experienced brain changes during pregnancy, study finds Sheila Shanmugan of the Perelman School of Medicine says that there are profound brain changes during pregnancy and in depression circuitry specifically.
What did you do at work last week? Monitoring performance doesn’t improve it, expert says Marketplace (NPR) What did you do at work last week? Monitoring performance doesn’t improve it, expert says Adam Grant of the Wharton School says that people do their best work when they’re given a chance to pursue autonomy, mastery, belonging, and purpose.
More yogurt and nuts, less alcohol and snack foods: How GLP-1 medications like Ozempic are influencing people’s food spending habits Yahoo! Life More yogurt and nuts, less alcohol and snack foods: How GLP-1 medications like Ozempic are influencing people’s food spending habits Carrie Burns of the Perelman School of Medicine says that weight-loss medications tend to decrease cravings for foods high in sugar and fat.
Trump proposed eliminating Social Security taxes. Here’s the bill that could make it happen U.S. News & World Report Trump proposed eliminating Social Security taxes. Here’s the bill that could make it happen An analysis from the Penn Wharton Budget Model found that current retirees would benefit at the expense of future generations if taxes were eliminated on Social Security benefits.
2,600-year-old jewelry stash from ancient Egypt includes gold statuette depicting family of gods Live Science 2,600-year-old jewelry stash from ancient Egypt includes gold statuette depicting family of gods Shelby Justl of the School of Arts & Sciences says that Karnak Temple in Egypt was dedicated to the worship of a “golden triad” of deities.
Celebrate arrival of spring at CultureFest! Enjoy Holi, the festival of colors NBC Philadelphia Celebrate arrival of spring at CultureFest! Enjoy Holi, the festival of colors In partnership with Three Aksha and the South Asia Center at the School of Arts & Sciences, the Penn Museum will mark the beginning of spring with CultureFest! Holi to celebrate the Hindu festival of colors.
Seven unusual sleep hacks to help you drift off peacefully—we speak to a sleep expert about how to get a good night’s rest Irish News Seven unusual sleep hacks to help you drift off peacefully—we speak to a sleep expert about how to get a good night’s rest A study from the Perelman School of Medicine found that participants who practiced paradoxical intention experienced significantly reduced sleep anxiety.