From the University of Oxford press release via EurekAlert!: Genes linked to autism and schizophrenia are only switched on during the early stages of brain development, according to a study in mice led by researchers…
From the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania press release via ScienceDaily: “You are what you eat,” the saying goes, but is what you eat playing a role in how much you…
From the McGill University press release via ScienceDaily: Our ability to learn and form new memories is fully dependent on the brain’s ability to be plastic — that is to change and adapt according to…
From the Brown University press release via HealthCanal: Why does training in mindfulness meditation help patients manage chronic pain and depression? In a newly published neurophysiological review, Brown University scientists propose that mindfulness practitioners gain…
From the Johns Hopkins Medicine press release via EurekAlert!: Nine out of 10 young children with moderate to severe attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) continue to experience serious, often severe symptoms and impairment long after their…
From the Iowa State University press release via HealthCanal: Understanding the relationship between narcissism and envy may provide some insight into sudden outbursts of aggressive behavior. Narcissism has long been associated with envy in the…
From the Virginia Tech press release via EurekAlert!: The founder of a decades-long scientific study that has proved the enduring benefits of early education today (Feb. 15, 2013) applauded President Barack Obama’s recent call for…
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: Psychological well-being has been linked to many important life outcomes, including career success, relationship satisfaction, and even health. But it’s not clear how feelings of well-being change…
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: With Valentine’s Day looming, many married couples will wish marital bliss for their single friends. At the same time, many singles will pity their coupled friends’ loss…
From the Stanford University press release by Brooke Donald via HealthCanal: Toddlers who heard praise commending their efforts were more likely as older children to prefer challenges than those who heard praise directed at them…