Study suggests babies can read each others’ moods
From the BYU press release via HealthCanal: Although it may seem difficult for adults to understand what an infant is feeling, a new study from Brigham Young University finds that it’s so easy a…
Study suggests avatar-based videos may help in weight loss
From the George Washington University press release via EurekAlert!: An estimated two-thirds of all Americans are overweight or obese and many find it difficult to lose weight and keep it off. They’ve tried fad diets,…
Study suggests kids’ reading success boosted by long-term individualized instruction
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: Students who consistently receive individualized reading instruction from first through third grade become better readers than those who don’t, according to new research published in Psychological Science,…
Study examines how to encourage children to eat more vegetables
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: Every parent has a different strategy for trying to get his or her kid to eat more vegetables, from growing vegetables together as a family to banning…
Study suggests age affects how married couples handle conflict
From the SF State University press release via EurekAlert!: Arguing with your spouse about where to go on vacation or how to handle the kids? As you age, you may find yourself handling these disagreements…
Study identifies sleep mechanism that plays role in emotional memory
From the UC Riverside press release by Bettye Miller via ScienceDaily: Sleep researchers from University of California campuses in Riverside and San Diego have identified the sleep mechanism that enables the brain to consolidate emotional…
Study suggests evolutionary take on consumerism
From the Concordia University press release via EurekAlert!: From Brad Pitt fighting zombies to Superman falling for Lois Lane, summer blockbuster season is upon us. But while Hollywood keeps trotting out new movies for the…
Study examines phenomenon of parents wanting kids to fulfil their unrealised ambitions
From the Ohio State University press release via EurekAlert!: Some parents desire for their children to fulfill their own unrealized ambitions, just as psychologists have long theorized, according to a new first-of-its-kind study. Researchers found…
Study suggests storytelling program may help change medical students’ perspectives on dementia
From the Pennsylvania State University press release via EurekAlert!: Treating patients with dementia can be viewed as a difficult task for doctors, but Penn State College of Medicine researchers say that storytelling may be one…
Study suggests best method for baggage search
From the Duke University press release via EurekAlert!: Next time you’re doing a slow burn in security screening at the airport, calm yourself with the assurance that a more deliberate baggage scanner may do a…