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Featured Psychology

·July 12, 2016·2 min read

“Tuned In” To Emotional Teens

According to researchers, a new program helps teens to build emotional awareness with the help of music.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·October 22, 2010·3 min read

70 Years Old and Smarter Than Ever

A large study of 70-year-olds born in either 1901-1902, or 1930, provides evidence that the population of 70-year-olds in 2000 did much better on intelligence tests than the 70-year-olds of 1971-72.

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Featured Neuroscience

·January 2, 2020·5 min read

A new method for boosting the learning of mathematics

Researchers have developed a new intervention program that promotes the learning of math to school-aged children. More than half the children who entered the ACE-ArithmEcole program were better able to solve complex math problems, compared to 29% who were not exposed to the new method.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience Psychology

·August 19, 2021·5 min read

A Parent’s Genes Can Influence a Child’s Educational Success, Inherited or Not

Genetic nurture, the concept that the parent's genes indirectly influence their children by shaping the environment they provide for them, is almost equally important in a child's educational achievement as direct genetic inheritance.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·October 24, 2016·4 min read

A Step Closer to Robotic Tutors for the Classroom

A robotic system that can detect the emotional state of young learners and improve the learning experience is one step closer to entering the classroom, researchers report.

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Featured Neuroscience

·January 2, 2022·4 min read

Academic Education Can Positively Affect Aging of the Brain

Older adults with an academic background showed lower increases of signs of brain degeneration than those who were less educated, a new study reports.

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Featured Neurology

·October 28, 2013·3 min read

After Concussion, Kids May Need Breaks in School

Researchers recommend accommodations be made in the classroom for children recovering from concussions.

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Featured Neurology Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·April 10, 2019·3 min read

Aging gracefully: Study identifies factors for healthy memory at any age

Older adults who have higher levels of education, embark on more social activities and stay cognitively active have a slower rate of cognitive decline than those who engage in less self-maintenance and social activities.

Featured Neurology

·April 16, 2018·8 min read

Americans with a College Education Live Longer Without Dementia

Two new studies from researchers at USC provide fresh insight into Alzheimer's risks. Researchers say attending college can stave off dementia and help retain memories in old age. Additionally, researchers report reducing diabetes and hypertension after 50 could increase longevity in people with Alzheimer's disease.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·January 11, 2023·4 min read

An Education Doesn’t Just Make You Smarter, It Protects Your Gut

Better education has a strong genetic correlation and protective causal association against several disorders that affect the gut, a new study reports.

Featured Neuroscience

·May 3, 2012·4 min read

Awake Mental Replay of Past Experiences Critical for Learning

Blocking it stumps memory-guided decision-making in rats – NIH-funded study Awake mental replay of past experiences is essential for making...

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·August 10, 2017·5 min read

Belief in Neuromyths is Extremely Common

A new Frontiers in Psychology study reveals many teachers believe in common misconceptions about learning and the brain. Researchers say they are considering creating an online training scheme aimed at educators to help dispel such neuromyths.

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Education

“Tuned In” To Emotional Teens

70 Years Old and Smarter Than Ever

A new method for boosting the learning of mathematics

A Parent’s Genes Can Influence a Child’s Educational Success, Inherited or Not

A Step Closer to Robotic Tutors for the Classroom

Academic Education Can Positively Affect Aging of the Brain

After Concussion, Kids May Need Breaks in School

An Education Doesn’t Just Make You Smarter, It Protects Your Gut

Awake Mental Replay of Past Experiences Critical for Learning

Belief in Neuromyths is Extremely Common

Mapping Emotion Recognition in Children

Daring Differently: Gender Differences in Risk-Taking Behavior

Voice Versatility: The Genetic Symphony Behind Vocal Pitch

Unmasking Anosognosia: Revealing Hidden Brain Networks in Unawareness

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