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Brain activity predicts promiscuity and problem drinking

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From the Duke University media release: A pair of brain-imaging studies suggest researchers may be able to predict how likely young adults are to develop problem drinking or engage in risky sexual behavior in response to… 

Can a little loving kindness improve our mental health?

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From the University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus media release: Mindfulness — an ancient Buddhist approach to meditation — is attracting increasing attention in the 21st century as a non-invasive treatment for stress and depression. But can it… 

Stress in low-income families can affect learning for children

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From the University of Rochester media release: Children living in low-income households who endure family instability and emotionally distant caregivers are at risk of having impaired cognitive abilities according to new research from the University… 

Increased anxiety associated with sitting down

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From the BioMed Central media release: Low energy activities that involve sitting down are associated with an increased risk of anxiety, according to research published in the open access journal BMC Public Health. These activities,…