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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 -
Should Grandma Join Facebook? It May Give Her a Cognitive Boost, Study Finds
February 21, 2013 — Preliminary research findings suggest learning to use Facebook may help give adults older than 65 a cognitive boost. The study shows that seniors who learned to use Facebook saw improvements in their ... > full story -
Neuroscientist Sheds Light on Cause for 'Chemo Brain'
February 21, 2013 — It's not unusual for cancer patients being treated with chemotherapy to complain about not being able to think clearly, connect thoughts or concentrate on daily tasks. The complaint -- often referred ... > full story -
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When Children Can Hop on One Leg: Motor Development in Children Under 5 Can Now Be Tested Reliably
February 21, 2013 — Researchers have determined normative data for different exercises such as hopping or running. This enables parents and experts to gauge the motor skills of young children for the first time ... > full story -
Biological Marker of Dyslexia Discovered: Ability to Consistently Encode Sound Undergirds the Reading Process
February 19, 2013 — Researchers believe they have discovered a biological marker of dyslexia, a disorder affecting up to one out of 10 children that makes learning to read difficult. The researchers found a systematic ... > full story -
Child Psychology
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Sports, Shared Activities Are 'Game Changers' for Dad/daughter Relationships
February 19, 2013 — The most frequent turning point in father-daughter relationships is shared activity -- especially sports -- ahead of such pivotal events as when a daughter marries or leaves home, according to a new ... > full story -
Is There a Link Between Childhood Obesity and ADHD, Learning Disabilities?
February 19, 2013 — A new study has established a possible link between high-fat diets and such childhood brain-based conditions as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and memory-dependent learning ... > full story -
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Children With Auditory Processing Disorder May Now Have More Treatment Options
February 19, 2013 — Researchers are helping children with auditory processing disorder receive better treatment. They have developed a program that uses evidence-based practices and incorporates speech-language ... > full story -
It May Be Educational, but What Is That TV Show Really Teaching Your Preschooler?
February 19, 2013 — Most parents carefully select what television programs and movies their children can watch. But a psychologist says educational shows could come with an added lesson that influences a child’s ... > full story -
Prevention Efforts Focused on Youth Reduce Prescription Abuse Into Adulthood
February 14, 2013 — Middle school students from small towns and rural communities who received any of three community-based prevention programs were less likely to abuse prescription medications in late adolescence and ... > full story
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