John Carpenter’s iconic horror film “Halloween” celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Few horror movies have achieved similar notoriety, and it’s credited with kicking off the steady stream of slasher flicks that followed. Audiences flocked to theaters to witness the seemingly random murder and mayhem a masked man brought to...
Is It Possible To Control Your Dreams?
Have you ever had a dream that was both intense and realistic? Some dreams feel like you're reliving your day. I've had dreams that had me asking: Did I really have that conversation with my boss, friend, or family member? Dreams Linked to Mental Health Should we be monitoring our...
Why is Your Teen Depressed? It Could Be a Smartphone
Around 2012, something started going wrong in the lives of teens. In just the five years between 2010 and 2015, the number of U.S. teens who felt useless and joyless – classic symptoms of depression – surged 33 percent in large national surveys. Teen suicide attempts increased 23 percent. Even...
Why is Your Teen Depressed? It Could Be a Smartphone
Around 2012, something started going wrong in the lives of teens. In just the five years between 2010 and 2015, the number of U.S. teens who felt useless and joyless – classic symptoms of depression – surged 33 percent in large national surveys. Teen suicide attempts increased 23 percent. Even...
If Your Dog Is Fat, You Need to Look in the Mirror
When I looked at my appointment book for the day, I thought something must be wrong. Someone who worked in the fitness industry was bringing his cat in to the Tufts Obesity Clinic for Animals. Did he confuse us for a different kind of weight management clinic? Is he looking...
If Your Dog Is Fat, You Need to Look in the Mirror
When I looked at my appointment book for the day, I thought something must be wrong. Someone who worked in the fitness industry was bringing his cat in to the Tufts Obesity Clinic for Animals. Did he confuse us for a different kind of weight management clinic? Is he looking...