Why do some children read more?
From the Wiley press release: A new study of more than 11,000 7-year-old twins found that how well children read determines how much they read, not vice versa. Furthermore, the authors of the Journal of Child…
Spoken language reveals how people develop and mature
From the Florida Atlantic University press release: When people think of “personality,” they are likely to think of traits such as warmth or extraversion. For example, a person with high extraversion tends to exhibit an…
Study suggests babies make the link between emotions expressed vocally and facially
From the Université de Genève press release: The ability of babies to differentiate emotional expressions appears to develop during their first six months. But do they really recognise emotion or do they only distinguish the…
Study suggests age at menopause may affect memory
From the American Academy of Neurology press release: Entering menopause at a later age may be associated with a small benefit to your memory years later, according to a study published in the April 11,…
Study looks at who the best gift-givers are
From the Baylor University press release: Have you ever bought a gift for a friend, simply because it’s a gift that you would like yourself? If so, that was likely a time that you projected…
Study suggests depression negatively impacts heart and stroke patients
From the American Heart Association press release: Depression, even when undiagnosed, can have many negative effects on cardiovascular patients, including poor healthcare experiences, more use of healthcare resources and higher health costs, according to preliminary…
Study suggests certain PTSD therapies prove effective long after patients stop treatment
From the Case Western Reserve University press release: Both civilians and military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) reap long-term benefits from psychotherapies used for short-term treatment, according to a new study from Case Western…
Study suggests meditation could help anxiety and cardiovascular health
From the Michigan Technological University press release: It sounds like a late-night commercial: In just one hour you can reduce your anxiety levels and some heart health risk factors. But a recent study with 14…
Study suggests that when there’s an audience, people’s performance improves
From the Johns Hopkins University press release: Often people think performing in front of others will make them mess up, but a new study led by a Johns Hopkins University neuroscientist found the opposite: being…
Study examines pathways to spatial recognition
From the Howard Hughes Medical Institute press release: When you are lost or disoriented, your brain uses cues from your surroundings — landmarks both near and far — to sort out where you are. The…