From the University of Technology Sydney press release: A healthy diet is essential to living well, but as we age, should we change what we eat? UTS research fellow Dr Luna Xu has studied data…
From the University College London press release: Too much time sitting still — sedentary behaviour — is linked to an increased risk of depressive symptoms in adolescents, finds a new UCL-led study. The Lancet Psychiatry study…
From the University of California – Los Angeles Health Sciences press release: UCLA researchers have found that it is possible to assess a person’s ability to feel empathy by studying their brain activity while they…
From the SAGE press release: Experts in the emotional needs of small children say increased levels of the stress hormone cortisol in babies and small children who are separated from their parents, especially their mothers,…
From the American Heart Association press release: Stroke survivors with high levels of optimism had lower inflammation levels, reduced stroke severity and less physical disability after three months, compared to those who are less optimistic,…
From the Ohio State University press release: Researchers — and parents — have long known that babies learn to speak by mimicking the words they hear. But a new study shows that babies also might…
From the University of Kent press release: University of Kent research has found that moderate intensity exercise such as brisk walking, water aerobics or cycling can have the most beneficial effect on memory performance. These…
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: Your good deed for the day — whether lending a hand to a stranger or giving up your seat on the subway — may prompt others to…
From the RMIT University press release: When it comes to memory, immune cells are known as the “bad cops” of the brain. But new research shows they could also be turned into “good cops” to…
From the Ohio State University press release: When it comes to entertainment, people enjoy seeing bad guys get their punishment more than seeing them be forgiven, a new study reveals. But even though they don’t…