From the British Psychological Society (BPS) press release via ScienceDaily: Chewing gum can help you stay focused for longer on tasks that require continuous monitoring. This is the finding of… Read more »
From the Columbia University Medical Center press release via ScienceDaily: Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) researchers have found the first evidence that selective activation of the dentate gyrus, a portion… Read more »
From the Kansas State University press release via Newswise: Getting intrusive could increase student support at universities. Kansas State University researcher Abby Tennant examined intrusive advising — working with at-risk students… Read more »
From the UW Madison press release via MedicalXpress: Neuroscientists should help to develop compelling digital games that boost brain function and improve well-being, say two professors specializing in the field… Read more »
From the American Psychological Association press release: Older adults who haven’t been in school for a while are as capable of learning from tests as younger adults and college students,… Read more »
From the Goldsmiths, University of London press release via MedicalXpress: Some people do not learn from their mistakes because of the way their brain works, according to research led by… Read more »
From the AFTAU press release: In addition to struggling in school, many learning disabled children are known to face social and emotional challenges including depression, anxiety, and isolation. Often beginning… Read more »
From the Kennedy Krieger Institute press release: New findings published in Pediatrics (Epub ahead of print) by the Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Center for Autism and Related Disorders reveal that 70… Read more »
From the Cell Press press release via EurekAlert!: Much to the chagrin of parents who think their kids should spend less time playing video games and more time studying, time… Read more »
From the BYU press release: The idea that boys are better at math and in competitions has persisted for a long time, and now we know why: Nobody bothered to… Read more »
