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Effects of chronic stress can be traced to your genes

From the Ohio State University media release: New research shows that chronic stress changes gene activity in immune cells before they reach the bloodstream. With these changes, the cells are primed to fight an infection… 

Structured play trumps age for future school success

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From the Kingston University media release: A Kingston University London psychology researcher has backed the Government’s stance on maintaining Britain’s school starting age saying structured play, not formal learning, is the key to success for… 

Lower education levels linked to unhealthy diets

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From the Public Library of Science media release: People with lower levels of education may eat larger amounts of unhealthy, calorically dense food than those with a higher education level, possibly because they are more… 

Kids who sleep more, may eat less, new study finds

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From the Temple University media release: It seems everyone is looking for a culprit when it comes to childhood obesity: fast food, sugary drinks, super-sized everything. But it turns out part of the blame may… 

Qigong can help fight fatigue in prostate cancer survivors

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From the Springer media release: The flowing movements and meditative exercises of the mind-body activity Qigong may help survivors of prostate cancer to combat fatigue. These are the findings of a trial study led by… 

Aerobic exercise benefits memory in persons with MS

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From the Kessler Foundation media release: A research study headed by Victoria Leavitt, Ph.D. and James Sumowski, Ph.D., of Kessler Foundation, provides the first evidence for beneficial effects of aerobic exercise on brain and memory…