Nature Connection Reduces Children’s Distress and Hyperactivity
Summary: A new study finds that spending time in nature reduces behavioural problems and anxiety in preschool children and supports overall health.…
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Midday Bright Light Therapy Eases Symptoms in Bipolar Disorder
Summary: A six-week course of midday bright light therapy that has been effective for seasonal depression also relieved symptoms and improved functioning…
Life Expectancy Growth Slows: Focus Shifts to Aging Well
Summary: Despite decades of medical progress, a new analysis finds that gains in human life expectancy have slowed since the 1990s, suggesting…
How to Learn Effectively: Science-Backed Strategies
Summary: Training focused on cognitive control—attending to relevant cues while ignoring distractions—boosts information processing in the brain and promotes an ability to…
New Mechanism Reveals How Neurons Store Memories
Research over recent decades increasingly indicates that stored memories are encoded by long-lasting changes in neuronal communication and the strength of connections…
Brain Cooling Simulation May Lead to New Epilepsy Treatment
Summary: Researchers developed a computer model that sheds light on how cooling specific brain regions could help reduce or stop epileptic seizures.…
Touchscreen Play May Improve Toddlers’ Motor Skills
Summary: A new study finds that toddlers who use touchscreens, especially those who actively scroll, show a correlation with stronger fine motor…
How Friendly Conversations Reduce Social Exclusion
Summary: Everyday social contact—like talking with a friend or simply anticipating a future conversation—can soften the emotional impact of social exclusion. A…
How Brain Implant Electrodes Evoke the Sense of Touch
Summary: In a first-in-human study, researchers used a minimally invasive brain implant to produce a sense of touch in people who had…
New Head Cooling Cap Reduces Depression Symptoms
Summary: A randomized controlled trial from Penn State found that localized head cooling can quickly reduce depressive symptoms and produce measurable calming…
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