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- “Willful Neglect”: A New Report on the State of Fatherhood Pulls No Punches
In many countries around the world, it’s Father’s Day, a time to celebrate the contributions of dads. But aside from the inevitable barbeques and dad jokes, what does fatherhood actually look like in June 2026? A new report, “State Of The World’s Fathers 2026” from the nonprofit research group Equimundo takes a snapshot of the life of fathers worldwide, and its findings do not suggest that the social role of the father as secondary parent has changed as much as many dads themselves would like. Researchers have found that globally, fathers want to be involved in parenting their children—but economic insecurity and cultural backlash often find them sliding back to the more uninvolved and traditional role of breadwinner. Its findings paint a picture of parenthood all over the world defined by precarity and sacrifice—regardless of the parent’s gender. But the 5,000 fathers interviewed—in countries as diverse as Brazil, Canada, and Croatia—seem stuck between a rock and a hard place: retrograde cultural values (and a healthy dose of manosphere YouTube influencers) teach men that their greatest value in society and in a family unit lies in being a provider. But economically supporting a family is now more difficult than ever. “We see that more fathers, and even more mothers, are reverting to traditional norms about fathers as providers and mothers as carers. This is driven both by financial pressures and systems that do not support equal parenting, and by the anti-equality backlash that is spreading around the world.” “We see that more fathers, and even more mothers, are reverting to traditional norms about fathers as providers and mothers as carers,” the Equimundo researchers wrote. “This is driven both by financial pressures and systems that do not support equal parenting, and by the anti-equality backlash that is spreading around the world.” In general, the modern dads surveyed said they are more involved in the care work of raising a child than their own fathers were—but they are still far less involved in parenting than mothers. One reason, researchers found, is a lack of infrastructure to explicitly support fathers. Very few countries mandate paid paternal leave, for instance, while many more legally require paid maternal leave. Thanks to the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, employers must provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for the parents of newborns—but the average American father only takes 10 days off, since the… [TheTopNews] Read More.2 days ago - This one question may reveal whether your body is getting the rest it needs, stu...
Feeling older than your actual age could be a sign that you're not getting enough quality sleep, according to new research.A study led by researchers at the National Sleep Foundation and published in the journal Sleep found that adults who felt older than their chronological age were more likely to report insomnia symptoms, irregular sleep patterns and daytime fatigue.The study involved more than 3,100 adults, who were asked a simple question: "How old do you feel?"HERE'S WHY 90% OF AMERICANS DON'T SLEEP THROUGH THE NIGHT, ACCORDING TO EXPERTResearchers then compared participants' answers with measures of sleep quality, sleep consistency and daytime functioning.People who felt older than their actual age consistently reported poorer sleep and greater sleep-related impairment than those who felt younger or closer to their chronological age.Researchers also found that people who felt older than their age were more likely to report poorer physical health.Jonathan Alpert, a New York-based psychotherapist and author who was not involved in the research, told Fox News Digital that the findings align with what he frequently sees in his practice.CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES"I've worked with many people who come in saying they feel older than they are. They're exhausted, mentally foggy, less patient, less motivated and generally not functioning at their best," Alpert said. "Poor sleep is often a major part of the picture."Inadequate sleep can make everyday responsibilities feel more difficult and leave people struggling to concentrate, manage stress and maintain their usual energy levels, Alpert said.Over time, he said, those challenges can contribute to a feeling of premature aging.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER"Many people assume feeling older is just an inevitable part of aging, but sometimes the issue is simply that they're chronically sleep-deprived," Alpert said.For that reason, he suggested looking at sleep habits before assuming fatigue and low energy are simply consequences of getting older.For now, Alpert said the findings offer a reminder that fatigue should not automatically be blamed on getting older.While the findings were notable, there are several limitations to consider.The study relied on self-reported survey responses, meaning participants provided information about both their perceived age and sleep habits. The observational design also means the research cannot determine whether poor sleep influences how old a person feels or vice versa. [TheTopNews] Read More.2 days ago - Broadcast Radio Adds Promo Only Integration
Screen image showing access to Promo Only in Myriad Playout. (Click to enlarge) Broadcast Radio has released Myriad Playout v6.9, which includes an integration with Promo Only. Promo Only, or POOL, is a licensed provider of music subscription services. Broadcast Radio said this version of Myriad makes it quicker and easier for radio stations to search, import and manage new music. “The standout feature in v6.9 is direct access to Promo Only music downloads from within the Myriad Import Wizard,” it said in the announcement. “Stations subscribing to Promo Only can now browse, preview and download the latest clean music without leaving Myriad, creating a much faster workflow for adding new content to their libraries.” Commercial Director Liam Burke said this should save stations several steps. Other new features include smarter audio importing; automatic metadata population; simple search functions to identify tracks already downloaded elsewhere; and performance and reliability improvements. Myriad Playout v6.9 is a free upgrade for current Myriad 5 and Myriad 6 customers. Info: www.broadcastradio.com The post Broadcast Radio Adds Promo Only Integration appeared first on Radio World. [TheTopNews] Read More.2 days ago - Fighting childhood obesity, for a healthier, longer life
In 1970, about 1 in 20 children were affected by obesity; today, it's 1 in 5. Dr. Jonathan LaPook looks at programs aimed at helping kids (and their families) get healthy the old-fashioned way, by eating right and exercising. [TheTopNews] Read More.2 days ago - Dad jokes may be good for your brain in one surprising way, experts say"My neighbor tiled my roof for free. He said it was on the house."While that dad joke might elicit a heavy sigh from family members, experts say a silly pun can alter internal body chemistry and lower stress, potentially providing real health benefits.Dad jokes are uniquely distinguished by their structure, content and comedic devices, according to a study published on PsyArXiv, an open-access preprint repository for psychology research.TRENDY ‘CORTISOL COCKTAIL’ COULD MELT STRESS AND POUNDS AWAY, INFLUENCERS CLAIMIn analyzing thousands of examples, psychologists Paul J. Silvia (University of North Carolina at Greensboro) and Meriel I. Burnett (University of Massachusetts Amherst) found that dad humor is firmly rooted in puns and wordplay.While more advanced comedy requires context, a joke about a neighbor's roof may only require someone to understand the dual meaning of a single phrase.This predictable structure makes dad jokes broadly accessible, creating opportunities for shared humor across generations, the researchers said.Laughter alters internal chemistry by decreasing stress hormones like cortisol and epinephrine, while simultaneously increasing happiness chemicals like dopamine, serotonin and endorphins.GRANDPARENTS WHO BABYSIT THEIR GRANDCHILDREN STAY MENTALLY SHARPER, NEW STUDY REVEALSA 2023 review in PLOS One found that a single laughter session could slash cortisol levels by more than 36%. This drop in stress lights up regions like the prefrontal cortex, helping the brain to process complex ideas.CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIESStudies have linked pun comprehension to verbal ability, creative thinking and the ability to make connections between different meanings."When we see children laugh, we witness the brilliance of the brain in action: learning, connecting and growing," Jacqueline Harding, PhD, an early childhood expert at Middlesex University in London, told Fox News Digital.In her book, "The Brain That Loves to Laugh," Harding states that joy is a complex biological phenomenon that helps children navigate stress and build more resilient, receptive minds.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER"Hope and humor, it seems, are not just the seasoning of life, but foundational to a recipe for healthy development."The physical benefit extends directly to the family unit. Sharing a good laugh can boost oxytocin, a hormone known to deepen emotional bonds between parents and children. It also promotes what psychologists call co-regulation, experts say.This process allows individuals to manage their own stress by drawing on a shared biological store of positive, safe experiences."Spontaneous, joyful play is an antidote to stress, as it increases levels of endorphins released by… [TheTopNews] Read More.2 days ago
- The Climate Question
How the rise in night-time temperatures is starting to disrupt our sleep and health [TheTopNews] Read More.2 days ago
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