NICU babies have greater risk of mental health issues
Children who were admitted to NICUs as babies are twice as likely to be diagnosed with mental health problems, including ADHD, phobias, and separation anxiety.... Read More...
McMaster University
Many psychiatric disorders have heightened impulsivity
The largest delay discounting effects were found to be associated with bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and schizophrenia. The image is in the public domain.... Read More...
How Musicians Communicate Non-Verbally During Performance
Fitting musicians with motion capture sensors and applying mathematical techniques, researchers discover how musicians communicate non-verbally while performing different pieces of music.... Read More...
Your Postal Code May Influence Your Health
The area where you live may play a significant role in your risk for developing major diseases like cancer, diabetes or cardiovascular disease, a new study reports.... Read More...
The Art of Storytelling: Why We Relate to Characters
A new neuroimaging study sheds light on how we relate to characters in stories. Researchers report, no matter how a story is relayed, brain networks associated with theory of mind are activated when participants associate with the protagonist. The study concludes our brains relate best to characters, no matter how the narrative is expressed.... Read More...
Cannabis Does Not Increase Suicidal Behavior in Psychiatric Patients
A new study contradicts existing data, finding there is no significant link between cannabis use and suicidal behavior in people with mental health disorders.... Read More...
Sweat So You Don’t Forget: Exercise Breaks Improve Learning
In adult students, taking a short exercise break during a lecture can help to improve learning and recall, researchers report.... Read More...
Antibiotics Administered During Labor Delay Healthy Gut Bacteria in Babies
A new study reveals antibiotics given to pregnant women with Group B Streptococcus during labor can affect a baby's development of gut bacteria.... Read More...
High Intensity Exercise Boosts Memory
Six weeks of high intensity exercise can significantly boost interference memory, a new study reports.... Read More...
How Green Tea Extract Could Help Protect Against Alzheimer’s
Researchers reveal a compound in green tea extract may help protect the brain against cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer's by coating toxic oligomers.... Read More...
Musical Mystery: Researchers Examine Science Behind Performer Movements
A new study reports on how musicians communicate during performance and anticipate each other's moves without saying a word.... Read More...
Vision Keeps Maturing Until Mid Life
The visual cortex continues to develop into our 40s, a new study reports.... Read More...