Tag: learning

Study suggests excessive sleepiness may be cause of learning, attention and school problems

From the AASM press release via HealthCanal: Children who have learning, attention and behavior problems may be suffering from excessive daytime sleepiness, even though clinical tests show them sleeping long… Read more »

Researchers identify brain circuitry associated with addictive, depressive behaviours

From the Gladstone Institutes at UCSF press release: Scientists at the Gladstone Institutes have determined how specific circuitry in the brain controls not only body movement but also motivation and… Read more »

Study suggests brain responses may help marketers predict people’s decisions

From the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business press release: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is typically used by medical professionals to visualize the internal structures of the human body. By… Read more »

Study suggests early focus on print promotes later literacy achievement

From the Society for Research in Child Development press release via EurekAlert!: A new study shows that low-income preschoolers who are at risk for developing reading problems can improve their… Read more »