By learning a complex task over a long period, we all have the power to break down barriers in the brain that were thought to be fixed.
Date Posted: March 16, 2016
Categories: Academic Issues
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A new study is underway to determine whether treating a depressed caregiver will improve the child’s asthma.
Mar 15
Categories: Depression, Health / Illness / Medical Issues, Parenting
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A relatively short intervention program recently developed by researchers at the University at Buffalo can lead to significant reductions in some of these behaviors.
Mar 15
Categories: Bullying, Child and/or Adolescent Issues
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The British Psychological Society (BPS) is promoting action to deal with low morale, stress and depression among mental health professionals.
Mar 15
Categories: Other, Workplace Issues
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A variety of physical activities from walking to gardening and dancing can improve brain volume and cut the risk of Alzheimer's disease by 50%, a new study suggests.
Mar 14
Categories: Dementia, Health / Illness / Medical Issues
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Brain maps of people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) show different levels of connectivity between parts of the brain compared with typical individuals, scientists report.
Mar 14
Categories: Autism spectrum disorders
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Middle-aged adults with psychological illness such as anxiety and depression are more likely to have longer hospital stays and rehabilitation following trauma affecting bones and muscles.
Mar 14
Categories: Anxiety, Depression, Health / Illness / Medical Issues
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The age at which a child starts school may influence their likelihood of being diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, suggests a new study.
Mar 12
Categories: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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When people playing violent video games focus on killing and maiming, they don't often remember the corporate brands they see along the way.
Mar 12
Categories: Other
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The societies we live in can have a direct influence on how dishonest people may be, according to a new study.
Mar 12
Categories: Other
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In the new study, the researchers focused on a gene known as PDE10A, one of the many genes that has been linked to bipolar disorder, and the proteins this gene produces.
Mar 11
Categories: Bipolar, Mood Swings / Bipolar
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Peering into brains of living persons with Alzheimer's language dementia offers insight into disease process, language loss.
Mar 11
Categories: Dementia
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Oxytocin -- "the love hormone" -- may enhance compassion of people suffering from symptoms of PTSD, according to new study.
Mar 11
Categories: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) / Trauma / Complex PTSD
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Social support from family and friends does not have an entirely positive effect on mental health but is instead a 'mixed blessing,' say researchers.
Mar 10
Categories: Aging & Geriatric Issues, Depression
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High video game usage was associated with a 1.75 times the odds of high intellectual functioning and 1.88 times the odds of high overall school competence.
Mar 10
Categories: Child and/or Adolescent Issues, Parenting
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Potential benefits of yoga for people who experience mental health problems related to trauma.
Mar 10
Categories: Anxiety, Depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) / Trauma / ...
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New evidence shows the calming power of reminiscing about happy times
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