Author Archives: Ashley

Study suggests good mood helps boost brain power in older adults

From the Ohio State University press release by Jeff Grabmeier via HealthCanal: Older adults can improve their decision making and working memory simply by putting on a happy face, a… Read more »

Study suggests excessive alcohol use in young people could have lasting effects on brain

From the Elsevier press release via AlphaGalileo: Excessive alcohol use accounts for 4% of the global burden of disease, and binge drinking particularly is becoming an increasing health issue. A… Read more »

Study links positive family climate in adolescence to marriage quality in adulthood

From the Association for Psychological Science press release via HealthCanal: Experiencing a positive family climate as a teenager may be connected to your relationships later in life, according to new… Read more »

Study finds altered connectivity in brain network for body perception in anorexics

From the Ruhr-Universität Bochum press release via EurekAlert!: When people see pictures of bodies, a whole range of brain regions are active. This network is altered in women with anorexia… Read more »