Neuroscientists at OHSU in Portland, Oregon, working with mice, have discovered that a short burst of exercise directly boosts the function of a gene that increases connections between neurons in the hippocampus, the region of the brain associated with learning and memory.
Date Posted: July 10, 2019
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Jul 10
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We are likely to prefer characters whom we perceive moral, as compared to fictional figures who are immoral, despite the rising support for antiheroes and villains.
Jul 9
Categories: Other
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Stress, tiredness as well as being busy with other tasks can cause us to experience difficulties resisting temptations.
Jul 9
Categories: Addictions
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An animal’s choice of mate can be influenced by its diet as it reaches sexual maturity. Researchers believe that beetles are the first to link an animal’s nutritional intake during sexual development with its adult breeding habits.
Jul 8
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UNC School of Medicine scientists unveiled how a gene helps organise the scaffolding of brain cells called radial progenitors necessary for the orderly formation of the brain. Previous studies have shown that this gene is mutated in some people with ...
Jul 6
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Children with obesity or are overweight may benefit more from exercises which are engaging and involve interaction with others, as positive interaction with peers and supervising adults will help to improve their quality of life.
Jul 5
Categories: Child Development
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Alcoholism is more common in adolescents who have a greater amount of grey matter in certain brain regions, according to results from brain imaging. Such findings might be helpful in providing youths at risk with more help, as it allows us to ...
Jul 5
Categories: Addictions, Child and/or Adolescent Issues
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A series of experiments conducted has led to the discovery that problem-solving skills and other abilities can be enhanced by raising children's awareness about the various identities that they have, such as being a sister, son or a friend.
Jul 4
Categories: Child Development, Parenting
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Implicit bias is one of the primary causes of discrimination, or is it?
Jul 4
Categories: Prejudice / Discrimination
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Three out of five secondary school pupils have either experienced mental health problems themselves or are close to someone who has, according to a new survey. research by the charity Mind also revealed that one in seven of 11-19-year-olds say their ...
Jul 3
Categories: Child Development, Health / Illness / Medical Issues, Mental Health ...
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Vaping has remained under the radar for many years, evidence continues to accumulate about its potential harm in adolescents. Also notable is what they are vaping – high school seniors are not just vaping nicotine, but compounds of marijuana can ...
Jul 3
Categories: Child Development
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About 1 in 10 babies in the United States is born premature. These children are at an increased risk for adverse outcomes across a broad spectrum of neurodevelopmental domains, including language skills. They also are at an increased risk for ...
Jul 3
Categories: Child Development
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Early utterances in toddlers may be a result of the Recency Effect, rather than an indication of their understanding in the meaning of the words they say. Recent studies have shown that the Recency Effect plays a role in decision making when it ...
Jul 2
Categories: Child Development, Parenting
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Stress can reduce our ability to remember negative events, according to researchers from Harvard University.
Jul 2
Categories: Stress Management
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A Newcastle University study involving thousands of families is helping prospective parents work out if they are likely to have sons or daughters.
Jul 1
Categories: Pregnancy & Birthing
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