The sound of nature helps us relax
From the University of Sussex press release: The gentle burbling of a brook, or the sound of the wind in the trees can physically change our mind and bodily systems, helping us to relax. New…
Head injuries can alter hundreds of genes and lead to serious brain diseases
From the UCLA press release: Head injuries can harm hundreds of genes in the brain in a way that increases people’s risk for a wide range of neurological and psychiatric disorders, UCLA life scientists report.…
Harnessing ADHD for business success
From the Technical University of Munich (TUM) press release: The symptoms of ADHD foster important traits associated with entrepreneurship. That conclusion was reached in a study conducted by an international team of economists, who found that…
Poor sleep in early childhood may lead to cognitive, behavioral problems in later years
From the Massachusetts General Hospital press release: A study led by a Massachusetts General Hospital pediatrician finds that children ages 3 to 7 who don’t get enough sleep are more likely to have problems with…
Media multitasking linked to distractibility among youth
From the University of Helsinki press release: The aim of Mona Moisala’s doctoral dissertation was to study patterns of activity in cortical networks related to attention and working memory, as well as to investigate associations…
Benefits of long-term use of ADHD medications questioned
From the Wiley press release: In a study that followed more than 500 children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) into adulthood, extended use of stimulant medication was linked with suppressed adult height but not with reduced…
Flame retardant chemicals may affect social behavior in young children
From the Oregon State University press release: Some chemicals added to furniture, electronics and numerous other goods to prevent fires may have unintended developmental consequences for young children, according to a pilot study released today. Researchers…
Does your mind jump around, stay on task or get stuck?
From the University of California – Berkeley media release: During downtime, some of us daydream while others might focus on a to-do list, or get stuck in a negative loop. Psychology has traditionally defined all these thought…
Online social media use does not impair our ability to concentrate
From the Inderscience Publishers media release: Using online social media does not lead to long-term problems with our ability to concentrate, according to new research published in the International Journal Social Media and Interactive Learning Environments. We…
ADHD may emerge after childhood for some people, according to new study
From the King’s College London media release: While it is well established that childhood ADHD may continue into adulthood, new research by King’s College London suggests that for some people the disorder does not emerge until…