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·June 2, 2019·5 min read

Children who nap midday are happier, excel academically, and have fewer behavioral problems

Children aged 10 to 12 have greater happiness, self-control, fewer behavioral problems, increased cognitive performance and academic achievement when they take a brief midday nap, a new study reports.

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·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.

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·April 8, 2019·3 min read

How education may stave off cognitive decline

Neuroimaging reveals those who have spent more years studying have increased cortical thickness in the medial prefrontal cortex, anterior cingulate and orbitofrontal areas of the brain. Researchers also identified enhanced gene expression profiles in these brain regions that promote information processing and provide protection against some age-related neurodegenerative diseases.

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·March 6, 2019·5 min read

Looks Matter When It Comes to Success in STEM, Study Shows

Researchers look into how racially stereotypical appearances and prejudice affect outcomes for students in STEM fields.

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·March 5, 2019·5 min read

Singing for Science: How the Arts Can Help Students Who Struggle Most

Research from Johns Hopkins University provides more evidence that learning with arts-integrated instruction was as good and sometimes better than conventional instruction.

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·October 7, 2018·3 min read

Education Improves Decision Making Ability

A new study reveals education can be leveraged to help enhance a person's economic rationality.

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·September 5, 2018·3 min read

Genes are Key to Academic Success

A new study reports genetic factors count for about 70% of stable academic achievement throughout schooling.

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·July 23, 2018·4 min read

More Than 1,200 Genes Associated with Educational Attainment Identified

Researchers have identified over 1,200 genes associated with educational attainment.

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·June 21, 2018·4 min read

One Year of School Comes with An IQ Bump

A new meta analysis study reveals a year of schooling not only boosts a person's knowledge, it is also associated with a noticeable increase in IQ.

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·June 13, 2018·3 min read

Possible Marker Found to Predict Long Term Learning

Researchers have identified a possible neurological biomarker for long term learning. The brain wave biomarker could allow educators to attempt new educational techniques to improve long term learning by measuring the results via EEG testing.

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·June 8, 2018·5 min read

Education Linked to Higher Risk of Short Sightedness

A new study reports spending more years in full time education is linked with an increased risk of developing myopia.

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·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.