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Do cultural differences determine outcome of our activities?

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From the Hebrew University of Jerusalem media release: A generally held assumption in various academic disciplines is that the way people perform various everyday activities — walking, swimming, carrying loads, etc. — is culturally determined.… 

Racism may accelerate aging in African-American men

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From the University of Maryland media release: A new study reveals that racism may impact aging at the cellular level. Researchers found signs of accelerated aging in African American men, ages reporting high levels of… 

Green spaces deliver lasting mental health benefits

From the University of Exeter media release: Green space in towns and cities could lead to significant and sustained improvements in mental health, finds a new study published in the journal of Environmental Science &… 

Stress in the orchestra: Mood plays a part

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From the Medical University of Vienna media release: Even professional orchestra musicians suffer from particular stress on the day of the concert and release more cortisol. For the first time it has now been possible…