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Pig out More at Thanksgiving and You May Shop Less
Eating a traditional
Thanksgiving dinner with
turkey and mashed potatoes
makes consumers less likely
to buy on impulse, which
might affect the outcome of
... > full story
Cognitive Dysfunction Reversed in Mouse Model of Down Syndrome
At birth, children with Down
syndrome aren't
developmentally delayed. But
as they age, these kids fall
behind. Memory deficits
inherent in Down syndrome
... > full story
Blindness Causes Structural Brain Changes, Implying Brain Can Re-Organize Itself to Adapt
Scientists have confirmed
that blindness causes
structural changes in the
brain, implying that the
brain may re-organize itself
... > full story
How the Brain Filters out Distracting Thoughts to Focus on a Single Bit of Information
Researchers in Norway have
discovered a mechanism that
the brain uses to filter out
distracting thoughts to
focus on a single bit of
... > full story
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Sounds Can Penetrate Deep Sleep and Enhance Associated Memories Upon Waking
November 20, 2009 — They were in a deep sleep, yet sounds, such as a teakettle whistle, somehow penetrated their slumber. The 25 sounds were reminders of earlier spatial learning, though the research participants were ... > full story -
Examining Mathematical Abilities in Children With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
November 20, 2009 — Children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) have a number of cognitive deficits. Mathematical ability seems particularly damaged in children with FASD. A new study supports the importance of ... > full story -
Heavy Criticism from a Parent Can Increase Aggressive Behavior in Children
November 20, 2009 — Heavy criticism from a parent can increase aggressive behavior in some ... > full story -
Intervention Can Reduce Hostile Perceptions in Children With Prenatal Alcohol Exposure
November 20, 2009 — Prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) has been linked to significant impairments in social skills. Researchers have found that a social- skills intervention called Children's Friendship Training can lead ... > full story -
Older Problem Drinkers Use More Alcohol Than Do Their Younger Counterparts
November 20, 2009 — Older adults who have alcohol dependence problems drink significantly more than do younger adults who have similar problems, a new study has found. The findings suggest that older problem drinkers ... > full story -
Surgery Not Linked to Memory Problems in Older Patients
November 19, 2009 — For years, it has been widely assumed that older adults may experience memory loss and other cognitive problems following surgery. But a new study questions that assumption. In the 575 patients they ... > full story -
Studies Suggest Males Have More Personality
November 19, 2009 — Males have more pronounced personalities than females across a range of species -- from humans to house sparrows -- according to new research. Consistent personality traits, such as aggression and ... > full story -
Shifting Blame Is Socially Contagious
November 19, 2009 — Merely observing someone publicly blame an individual in an organization for a problem -- even when the target is innocent -- greatly increases the odds that the practice of blaming others will ... > full story -
Bigger Not Necessarily Better, When It Comes to Brains
November 18, 2009 — Tiny insects could be as intelligent as much bigger animals, despite only having a brain the size of a pinhead, say scientists. Animals with bigger brains are not necessarily more intelligent. This ... > full story -
Walking Hazard: Cell-Phone Use But Not Music Reduces Pedestrian Safety
November 18, 2009 — Two new studies of pedestrian safety found that using a cell phone while hoofing it can endanger one's ... > full story
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