From the American Psychological Association press release via EurekAlert!: Telling the truth when tempted to lie can significantly improve a person’s mental and physical health, according to a “Science of Honesty” study presented at the…
From the JAMA and Archives Journals press release via EurekAlert!: Treatment with growth hormone-releasing hormone appears to be associated with favorable cognitive effects among both adults with mild cognitive impairment and healthy older adults, according…
From the Mayo Clinic press release: The physical benefits of the Olympic sports are pretty obvious: strength, endurance and agility, to name a few. But did you know they also can help the brain? Mayo…
From the McMaster University press release by Suzanne Morrison-Dalgleish: Child abuse experts say psychological abuse can be as damaging to a young child’s physical, mental and emotional health as a slap, punch or kick. While…
From the University of Utah Health Sciences press release via EurekAlert!: Women battling stubborn major depression may have a surprising new ally in their fight—the muscle-building dietary supplement creatine. In a new proof-of-concept study, researchers…
From the Norwegian Institute of Health press release via ScienceDaily: Long-term sick leave is a burden for individuals and society at large, yet very little is known about the underlying reasons for it. Researchers at…
From the University of Michigan press release by Laura Bailey: Concussions and even lesser head impacts may speed up the brain’s natural aging process by causing signaling pathways in the brain to break down more…
From the American Chemical Society press release via ScienceDaily: A new study raises concern about chronic exposure of workers in industry to a food flavoring ingredient used to produce the distinctive buttery flavor and aroma…
From the University of Warwick press release: Levels of sleep problems in the developing world are approaching those seen in developed nations, linked to an increase in problems like depression and anxiety. According to the…
From the UC San Diego press release via EurekAlert!: The greatest risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is advancing age. By age 85, the likelihood of developing the dreaded neurological disorder is roughly 50 percent.…