From the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont press release: Most people think of optimism as a good thing – a positive outlook in challenging circumstances. But in reality, it’s a psychological…
From the NYU Langone Health / NYU School of Medicine press release: People often say they can get by on five or fewer hours of sleep, that snoring is harmless, and that having a drink…
From the University of Alberta press release: University of Alberta neuroscientists have identified different factors for maintaining healthy memory and for avoiding memory decline in those over age 55, according to a new study. The…
From the University of Colorado at Boulder press release: Could working out five minutes a day, without lifting a single weight or jogging a single step, reduce your heart attack risk, help you think more…
From the American Physiological Society press release: Vegetarians who take the dietary supplement creatine may enjoy improved brain function, according to a new study. The research will be presented today at the American Physiological Society’s…
From the Society for Neuroscience press release: Prefrontal brain regions linked to higher educational attainment are characterized by increased expression of genes involved in neurotransmission and immunity, finds a study of healthy older adults published…
From the Oregon Health & Science University press release: Heavy use of alcohol among adolescents and young adults is not only dangerous in its own right, but new research in nonhuman primates shows that it…
From the Oregon State University press release: Living near a protected area can improve aspects of human well-being across the developing world, new research published today in Science Advances suggests. Protected areas are defined geographic spaces such…
From the Michigan Medicine – University of Michigan press release: A curled-up cat, a tail-wagging dog, a chirping parakeet or even a serene goldfish may help older adults cope with mental and physical health issues,…
From the Oregon State University press release: Using visualization as motivation is a common technique for achieving goals, but consumers who are pursuing health goals such as eating healthy or losing weight should use caution…