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Better Way to Deal With Bad Memories Suggested
Apr. 18, 2014 A simple and effective emotion-regulation strategy that has neurologically and behaviorally been proven to lessen the emotional impact of personal negative memories, researchers have shown. ... full story -
Impact of Childhood Bullying Still Evident After 40 Years
Apr. 17, 2014 The negative social, physical and mental health effects of childhood bullying are still evident nearly 40 years later, according to new research. The study is the first to look at the effects of ... full story -
Gene Variant Increases Risk of Colorectal Cancer from Eating Processed Meat
Apr. 17, 2014 A common genetic variant that affects one in three people appears to significantly increase the risk of colorectal cancer from the consumption of processed meat, according to a new ... full story -
Sporting Latest Tech Toy Can Make You Seem More Like a Leader
Apr. 17, 2014 If you want to be perceived as a leader, new research suggests investing in the latest technological gadgets is the way to go. "Familiarity with and usage of new high-tech products appears to be ... full story -
Inhibited Children Become Anxious Adults: Examining the Causes and Effects of Early Shyness
Apr. 17, 2014 Three little girls sit together in a room, playing with the toys surrounding them. One of the girls -- "Emma" -- has clearly taken charge of the group, and the others happily go along with ... full story -
Loud Talking, Horseplay in Car Results in More Serious Incidents for Teen Drivers
Apr. 17, 2014 Adolescent drivers are often distracted by technology while they are driving, but loud conversations and horseplay between passengers appear more likely to result in a dangerous incident, according ... full story -
Fish Consumption Advisories for Expecting Mothers Fail to Cover All Types of Contaminants
Apr. 17, 2014 Fish consumption advisories for expecting mothers are ineffective in reducing infant exposure to contaminants like persistent organic pollutants. The researchers' model estimates that women who ... full story -
Connecting Sleep Deficits Among Young Fruit Flies to Disruption in Mating Later in Life
Apr. 17, 2014 Mom always said you need your sleep, and it turns out, she was right. According to a new study, the lack of sleep in young fruit flies profoundly diminishes their ability to do one thing they do ... full story -
Boosting Depression-Causing Mechanisms in Brain Increases Resilience, Surprisingly
Apr. 17, 2014 New research uncovers a conceptually novel approach to treating depression. Instead of dampening neuron firing found with stress-induced depression, researchers demonstrated for the first time that ... full storyMore: -
Internet Use May Cut Retirees' Depression
Apr. 17, 2014 Spending time online has the potential to ward off depression among retirees, particularly among those who live alone, according to research. Authors report that internet use reduced the probability ... full story -
Newlyweds, Be Careful What You Wish for
Apr. 17, 2014 A statistical analysis of the gift 'fulfillments' at several hundred online wedding gift registries suggests that wedding guests are caught between a rock and a hard place when it comes to ... full story -
'I Spy' Used to Show Spoken Language Helps Direct Children's Eyes
Apr. 17, 2014 Children spot objects more quickly when prompted by words than if they are only prompted by images, cognitive scientists have demonstrated. Spoken language taps into children's cognitive system, ... full story -
Distracted Driving Among Teens Threatens Public Health and Safety
Apr. 17, 2014 Motor vehicle crashes rank as the leading cause of teen deaths and in 2008, 16% of all distraction-related fatal automobile crashes involved drivers under 20 years of age. These grim statistics, ... full story -
Creative Activities Outside Work Can Improve Job Performance
Apr. 16, 2014 Employees who pursue creative activities outside of work may find that these activities boost their performance on the job, according to a new study by an organizational psychologist. Creative ... full story -
Changing Where a Baby Is Held Immediately After Birth Could Lead to Improved Uptake of Procedure That Reduces Infant Iron Deficiency
Apr. 16, 2014 Changing where a newborn baby is held before its umbilical cord is clamped could lead to improved uptake in hospitals of delayed cord clamping, leading to a decreased risk of iron deficiency in ... full story -
Bacteria Survive Longer in Contact Lens Cleaning Solution Than Previously Thought, Study Shows
Apr. 16, 2014 Each year in the UK, bacterial infections cause around 6,000 cases of a severe eye condition known as microbial keratitis – an inflammation and ulceration of the cornea that can lead to loss of ... full story -
Surprising Consequences of Banning Chocolate Milk
Apr. 16, 2014 Eliminating chocolate milk from elementary schools decreased total milk sales by 10 percent, and increased milk waste by 29 percent, a study has shown. Additionally, the ban may have been a factor in ... full story -
Off-Season Doesn't Allow Brain to Recover from Football Hits, Study Says
Apr. 16, 2014 Six months off may not be long enough for the brains of football players to completely heal after a single season, putting them at even greater risk of head injury the next season. "I don't ... full story -
In Funk Music, Rhythmic Complexity Influences Dancing Desire: Syncopated Rhythm May Influence Our Desire to Dance to Music
Apr. 16, 2014 Rhythmic drum patterns with a balance of rhythmic predictability and complexity may influence our desire to dance and enjoy the music. Many people find themselves unable to resist moving their bodies ... full story -
Book Early, After Work If You Want to Enjoy Your Next Hotel Stay
Apr. 16, 2014 If you’re planning a summer vacation or weekend getaway, when you book your hotel room can make a big difference. A new study found you’ll be happier with your hotel stay if you book your room ... full story
- Impact of childhood bullying still evident after 40 years
- Gene variant increases risk of colorectal cancer from eating processed meat
- Sporting latest tech toy can make you seem more like a leader
- Inhibited children become anxious adults: Examining the causes and effects of early shyness
- Loud talking, horseplay in car results in more serious incidents for teen drivers
- Fish consumption advisories for expecting mothers fail to cover all types of contaminants
- Connecting sleep deficits among young fruit flies to disruption in mating later in life
- Boosting depression-causing mechanisms in brain increases resilience, surprisingly
- Internet use may cut retirees' depression
- Newlyweds, be careful what you wish for
- 'I spy' used to show spoken language helps direct children's eyes
- Distracted driving among teens threatens public health and safety
- Creative activities outside work can improve job performance
- Changing where a baby is held immediately after birth could lead to improved uptake of procedure that reduces infant iron deficiency
- Bacteria survive longer in contact lens cleaning solution than previously thought, study shows
- Surprising consequences of banning chocolate milk
- Off-season doesn't allow brain to recover from football hits, study says
- In funk music, rhythmic complexity influences dancing desire: Syncopated rhythm may influence our desire to dance to music
- Book early, after work if you want to enjoy your next hotel stay
- In old age, lack of emotion, interest may signal brain is shrinking
- Why interest is crucial to your success
- How smells stick to your memories: Your nose can be a pathfinder
- Massage therapy improves circulation, alleviates muscle soreness
- Shade grown coffee shrinking as a proportion of global coffee production
- Toddlers 'surprisingly sophisticated' at understanding unfamiliar accents
- Multiple births don't have to be an inevitable result of fertility treatments
- How toddlers learn verbs: New insight
- Computer software analyzing facial expressions accurately predicts student test performance
- Body mass index associated with breast cancer, regardless of body shape
- Low vitamin D may not be a culprit in menopause symptoms
- Masculine boys, feminine girls more likely to engage in cancer risk behaviors, study finds
- Preterm delivery, low birth weight, neonatal risk in pregnant women with high blood pressure
- Research reveals what your sleeping position says about your relationship
- Prolonged, heavy bleeding during menopause is common
- Brain changes associated with casual marijuana use in young adults: More 'joints' equal more damage
- SSRI use during pregnancy linked to autism and developmental delays in boys
- Real-time audio of corporal punishment shows kids misbehave within 10 minutes of spanking
- Kids' earliest memories might be earlier than they think
- Cultivating happiness often misunderstood
- Lifestyle determines gut microbes: Study with modern hunter-gatherers tells tale of bacteria co-evolution
- How mothers help children explore right and wrong
- Vitamin D deficiency contributes to poor mobility among severely obese people
- New method of screening children for autism spectrum disorders works at 9 months old
- In child custody disputes, LGBT parents face bias in the courts, review finds
- Chew on this: How does food texture impact its perceived calorie content?
- Charitable donation discrepancies: Why are some countries more generous than others?
- When identity marketing backfires: Consumers don't like to be told what they like
- Low-calorie restaurant menus: Are they making us fat?
- Online reviews: When do negative opinions boost sales?
- Vitamin D deficiency, cognition appear to be linked in older adults
- Girls' mental health suffers when romances unfold differently than they imagined
- Outgoing behavior makes for happier humans: Across cultures, extroverts have more fun
- Obesity: Are lipids hard drugs for the brain?
- Exams in cold auditoriums? Better memory at ideal temperature
- Chinese herbal remedy as good as methotrexate for treating rheumatoid arthritis, study finds
- Lower salt intake likely to have had key role in plummeting cardiovascular disease deaths in past decade
- We're over the hill at 24, study says
- Brand/type of helmet, mouthguard may not significantly reduce risk of sport-related concussion in high school football players
- Lashing out at your spouse? Check your blood sugar
- Dog ownership benefits families of children with autism
- Babies prefer fairness -- but only if it benefits them -- in choosing a playmate
- Youth who fail to envision future commit more crimes
- Young dads at high risk of depression, too
- Visual maps use imagery to help connect personal passions with potential careers
- Detrimental effects of television viewing on sleep in young children
- Women who gain too much or too little weight during pregnancy at risk for having an overweight child
- Teaching to optimize learning or control misbehavior? Scale of disruptive behavior in schools seriously underestimated
- To be an organ donor, specific attitudes trump general support, study finds
- Green space keeps you from feeling blue
- What happens when we try to manipulate our voice to attract a mate? Her voice is hot, his is not
- Taking iron improves women's exercise performance, study shows
- Young athletes from higher income families more likely to suffer serious overuse injuries
- Abstention from alcohol has increased sharply among Australian adolescents
- 'Body hack' app by math researchers shortcuts jet-lag recovery
- Possible new target to attack flu virus identified
- Single mothers don't delay marriage just to boost tax credit, study says
- Uncovering a new angle on mental distance: Feeling closer leads to poor judgement of space
- Unraveling what's behind the sniffles, hoping for treatment
- Antidepressants and breastfeeding can mix, study suggests
- There's no faking it: Your sexual partner knows if you're really satisfied
- Head injuries can make children loners
- Increased time on Facebook could lead women to negative body images
- Lettuce rejoice! Scientists grow longer lasting salad
- Neurofinance study confirms that financial decisions are made on an emotional basis
- Are chromium supplements helpful in lowering blood sugar levels?
- Physical activity associated with lower rates of hospital readmission in patients with COPD
- Consuming high-fat diet associated with increased risk of certain types of breast cancer
- Breastfeeding and infant sleep: Are babies who wake to breastfeed at night trying to delay the birth of a sibling?
- Chips with olestra cause body toxins to dip, study finds
- Telephone medication therapy management works for some but not all home health patients
- Green is good: Natural compound from green tomatoes increases muscle, protects against muscle wasting
- See what a child will look like using automated age-progression software
- Phone call from pharmacist can reduce some hospital admissions
- Can animals really help people in hospitals, aged care?
- Stressful environments genetically affect African American boys
- Love is a many-faceted thing: Regular churchgoers and married people most satisfied with their love life
- Restaurants in public housing developments serve fewer healthy meals, nearly 75 percent of entrιes unhealthy
- Reality of adoption breakdowns revealed by new research
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