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Learning and Stress: Hormone Homer Prevents Stress-Induced Cognitive Deficits
February 27, 2013 — Before examinations and in critical situations, we need to be particularly receptive and capable of learning. However, acute exam stress and stage fright causes learning blockades and reduced memory ... > full story -
Linking Insulin to Learning: Insulin-Like Molecules Play Critical Role in Learning and Memory
February 26, 2013 — Though it's most often associated with disorders like diabetes, scientists have shown how the pathway of insulin and insulin-like peptides plays another critical role in the body -- helping to ... > full story -
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Sleep Reinforces Learning: Children’s Brains Transform Subconsciously Learned Material Into Active Knowledge
February 26, 2013 — During sleep, our brains store what we have learned during the day -- a process even more effective in children than in adults, new research ... > full story -
Doing Good Is Good for You: Volunteer Adolescents Enjoy Healthier Hearts
February 25, 2013 — Giving back through volunteering is good for your heart, even at a young age, according to ... > full story -
Gender Gap Disappears in School Math Competitions
February 25, 2013 — The idea that boys are better at math and in competitions has persisted for a long time - primarily because of the competition format. A new study shows that competitions that extend beyond a single ... > full story -
Boys' Lack of Effort in School Tied to College Gender Gap
February 25, 2013 — When it comes to college education, men are falling behind by standing still. The proportion of men receiving college degrees has stagnated, while women have thrived under the new economic and social ... > full story -
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Giving a Voice to Kids With Down Syndrome
February 25, 2013 — A new case study shows children with Down syndrome can benefit from conventional stuttering ... > full story -
Smarter Lunchrooms Make Lunch Choices Child's Play
February 22, 2013 — In Jan. 2012, the United States Department of Agriculture passed a series of regulations designed to make school lunches more nutritious, which included requiring schools to increase whole grain ... > full storyMore: -
Student Loans Help Women More Than Men in Reaching Graduation
February 21, 2013 — Student loans provide more help to women than they do for men in encouraging graduation from college, a new nationwide study ... > full story -
Scientists Make Older Adults Less Forgetful in Memory Tests
February 21, 2013 — Scientists have found compelling evidence that older adults can eliminate forgetfulness and perform as well as younger adults on memory tests. The cognitive boost comes from a surprising source -- a ... > full story
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