Want to make your resolution stick this year? Behavioral science has the answers
Katy Milkman of the Wharton School explains why most New Year’s resolutions fail and shares how science-backed strategies can build habits that last.
Nurses should be supported, not undercut and disparaged
In an opinion essay, Martha A.Q. Curley, Connie M. Ulrich, and Mary D. Naylor of the School of Nursing call for recognition of “the value of nurses and their critical, myriad contributions to the nation’s health.”
Penn researchers gamified walking to boost heart health, and won a $25 million grant
Penn Medicine researchers have won a $25 million grant to study fighting heart disease with a game that promotes walking.
‘AI’ will not take all the jobs, Wharton engineer says
Tim Allen of the Wharton School discusses the history of technical advances to analyze the AI hype wave.
GLP-1 drugs might help quell sleep apnea
Yong Chen of the Perelman School of Medicine found that weight-loss drugs improved obstructive sleep apnea severity through weight loss or respiratory mechanisms.
Eagles have a tough playoff road, as few No. 3 seeds have made it to the Super Bowl
Deniz Selman of the Wharton School crunched the numbers for how likely No. 3 seeds have made it to the Super Bowl.
The science behind ‘new year, new me’
Research from Katy Milkman of the Wharton School found that fresh-start framing, such as around a new year or birthday, encouraged more people to sign up for savings than telling them to do it in a few months.
Don’t let this housing crisis go to waste
In an opinion essay, Benjamin Keys of the Wharton School and Vincent Reina of the Weitzman School of Design argue that financing, regulations, and politics should be removed as barriers to homeownership.
Doctor’s orders: Eat ice cream, and other tips for a long and healthy life
In his new wellness book, “Eat Your Ice Cream: Six Simple Rules for a Long and Healthy Life,” PIK Professor Ezekiel Emanuel of the Perelman School of Medicine and the Wharton School goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise, and sleep to discuss the importance of being happy.
What's next for Jake Paul and his broken jaw?
Neeraj Panchal of the School of Dental Medicine says the swelling after jaw surgery is significant for a few weeks.