Our brains aren't wired to handle this much bad news. But 'looking away is not the fix,' expert says.

According to Live Science, about forty percent of people around the world are avoiding news coverage. Our brains, a psychologist explains, simply aren't wired to handle the constant barrage of negative information. But stepping away entirely isn't the solution either. The expert suggests there's a healthier approach somewhere between drowning in headlines and tuning out completely—staying informed without sacrificing your mental well-being.

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