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Certain immune reactions to viruses cause learning problems

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From the NYU Langone Medical Center / New York University School of Medicine press release: Researchers have discovered a mechanism by which the body’s immune reaction to viruses like influenza and HIV may cause learning and… 

Computer game could help children choose healthy food

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From the University of Exeter press release: A simple brain-training game could help children choose healthy snacks instead of chocolate and sweets, according to a new study. Children who played a seven-minute game devised by… 

Exercising can protect the brain from Alzheimer’s disease

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From the University of British Columbia Okanagan campus press release: The evidence is clear. Physical activity is associated with a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease, says a panel of researchers and not-for-profit leaders, led by UBC’s… 

Study suggests exercise can help with boosting mood

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From the University of Connecticut press release: You don’t have to spend hours at the gym or work up a dripping sweat to improve your mood and feel better about yourself, researchers at the University… 

Study examines routes to empathy

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From the University at Buffalo press release: When it comes to empathy, the idiom that suggests “walking a mile in their shoes” turns out to be problematic advice, according to new research published in the… 

Exposure to racism harms children’s health

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From the American Academy of Pediatrics press release: New research to be presented at the 2017 Pediatric Academic Societies 2017 Meeting illustrates the unhealthy effects racism can have on children, with reported exposure to discrimination…