Study looks at the power of suggestion
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: A lucky rabbit foot. A glass of wine. A pill. What do these things all have in common? Their effects – whether we do well on a…
Study links high blood caffeine levels in older adults to avoidance of Alzheimer’s
From the IOS Press BV press release via AlphaGalileo: Those cups of coffee that you drink every day to keep alert appear to have an extra perk – especially if you’re an older adult. A…
Study suggests early exposure to sign language helps deaf children in language acquisition
From the La Trobe University press release via MedicalXpress: Most agree that the earlier you expose a child to a language, the easier it is for that child to pick it up. The same rules…
Study suggests soy protein may not help preserve thinking skills in women
From the American Academy of Neurology press release via EurekAlert!: Contrary to earlier reports, a new study suggests that soy protein may not preserve overall thinking abilities in women over the age of 45, but…
Study looks at cultural differences in choice of Facebook profile photo
From the UT Dallas press release: For millions of Facebook users, choosing which photo to use for an online profile is an important decision. Should it be lighthearted or professional, personal or more abstract? According…
Study suggests children’s use of imagination has increased despite less time for play
From the Case Western Reserve University press release: Children today may be busier than ever, but Case Western Reserve University psychologists have found that their imagination hasn’t suffered – in fact, it appears to have…
Study suggests memory training unlikely to help in treating ADHD, boosting IQ
From the American Psychological Association press release via Newswise: Working memory training is unlikely to be an effective treatment for children suffering from disorders such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity or dyslexia, according to a research analysis published…
Study links lifelong depression with increased risk of vascular dementia, late-life depression with increased Alzheimer’s risk
From the Kaiser Permanente press release via HealthCanal: Depressive symptoms that occur in both midlife and latelife are associated with an increased risk of developing vascular dementia, while symptoms that occur in latelife only are…
Study suggests exposure to solvents may affect thinking skills in some
From the American Academy of Neurology press release via EurekAlert!: Exposure to solvents at work may be associated with reduced thinking skills later in life for those who have less than a high school education,…
Study suggests long-term meditation leads to different brain organization
From the University of Montreal press release by Marie Lambert-Chan: People who practice mindfulness meditation learn to accept their feelings, emotions, and states of mind without judging or resisting them. They simply live in the…