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Study suggests marriage may help lower risk of dementia

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From the Michigan State University press release: Dementia and marital status could be linked, according to a new Michigan State University study that found married people are less likely to experience dementia as they age.… 

Study points to benefits of exercise for the aging brain

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From the University of Iowa press release: Exercise seems to endow a wealth of benefits, from the release of happiness-inducing hormones to higher physical fitness. New research shows it may provide a boost to the… 

Study links optimism with improved longevity

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From the Boston University School of Medicine press release: After decades of research, a new study links optimism and prolonged life. Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM), National Center for PTSD at VA… 

Study suggests spontaneous brain fluctuations influence risk-taking

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From the University College London press release: Minute-to-minute fluctuations in human brain activity, linked to changing levels of dopamine, impact whether we make risky decisions, finds a new UCL study. The findings, published in the Proceedings… 

Study suggests family-school engagement helps young students

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From the University of Missouri-Columbia press release: With school in full swing, many parents might be considering how to get more involved with their child’s schooling. Parent involvement and support can be beneficial for students… 

Study points to the pain-reducing effects of social support

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From the De Gruyter press release: Researchers at the University of Health Sciences, Medical Informatics and Technology (UMIT, Hall, Austria) and the University of the Balearic Islands (Palma de Mallorca, Spain) have confirmed the analgesic…