This study investigated the relationship between long-term exposure to nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) trajectories in Canadian adults over 17 years. Using data from the National Population Health Survey, researchers found a significant negative association between NO2 exposure and HRQOL, particularly among women, indicating an accelerated decline in health with age at higher NO2 levels.

This research suggests that alternative teaching methods inspired by counterculture movements could offer effective ways to engage students in higher education. As universities seek to evolve beyond traditional lecture-based teaching, approaches like punk pedagogy might provide valuable insights into how to make learning more collaborative, accessible, and personally meaningful for students.

This research investigates how people adapted their outdoor recreational activities during the COVID-19 pandemic and which adaptation strategies were most effective at helping them maintain or increase their outdoor activities.

This research is trying to understand how wildfire smoke chemicals, specifically PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons), move between soil and air before, during, and after wildfires. While we can see and avoid visible smoke during a fire, this research suggests there might be continued exposure to these chemicals even after the smoke appears to have cleared, as they can continue to move between soil and air.

With rising concerns about youth obesity and poor nutrition, understanding how teens make food choices when eating independently is crucial. Do things like a teen's race, family background, weight, or their parents' work situation affect what they choose to eat when their parents aren't around?

This study examines how classmates' executive function (EF) skills influence individual EF and academic achievement in preschoolers. It finds that higher peer EF is associated with greater gains in executive function, vocabulary, and math, particularly benefiting low-income dual language learners compared to monolinguals.

Researchers tested whether Google Location History (GLH) from smartphones could be used to measure outdoor physical activity. They analyzed data from 357 people over about 4 years, looking at walking, driving, cycling, and running patterns. When compared to traditional activity monitors, GLH accurately identified different types of movement. Importantly, people who walked more according to their GLH data were less likely to be obese. This suggests that smartphone location data could be a useful new tool for studying physical activity patterns in large populations over long periods.

This research challenges common assumptions about long labors and their effects on newborn health. Currently, many cesarean sections (C-sections) are performed because labor is deemed "too long," but this study suggests the relationship between labor duration and newborn health is more complex than previously thought.

This study found a significant association between higher levels of green space (especially "other green space" like flowers and fields) and lower adiposity, particularly in late adolescence, with some variations by sex. The findings suggest that increasing residential green space could be a valuable strategy for mitigating childhood obesity.

How do low-income first-time mothers use Temporary Aid for Needy Families (TANF) benefits before and after having a baby, and what patterns emerge in how they use these benefits? How might Oregon's new paid family leave change how low-income families use TANF around childbirth in the future?

This introductory article for a special issue of Psychology and Aging champions the importance of theory-driven research in the study of adult development and aging. The authors argue that robust theories are essential to explain the multifaceted changes we observe as people age. They highlight the unique challenges inherent in studying aging, including the inability to manipulate age experimentally and the need to consider factors ranging from biology to social context.

This study tests the Coping, Appraisal, and Resilience in Aging (CARA) model, revealing that while coping effort decreases with age, nearly 80% of older adults maintain high levels of coping efficacy, indicating resilience. Three distinct groups were identified based on coping patterns, with varying levels of neuroticism and extraversion influencing their coping strategies. Overall, the findings highlight the importance of lifelong experience in managing stress in later life.

This invited commentary shows that increasing girls' access to sports could save the US healthcare system billions of dollars while improving girls' health outcomes. It challenges long-held assumptions about why fewer girls participate in sports and offers practical solutions that schools and communities can implement.

The study investigates how different block designs affect biomechanical loads and postural stability during crab pot handling in commercial fishing. Results indicate that positioning the pot above the table reduces muscle activity, perceived exertion, and postural sway, suggesting a lower risk of injuries for fishermen.