Exercise may help teens sleep longer, more efficiently
Teens who exercise get to sleep earlier, sleep for longer and have improved quality of sleep over those who are less active.... Read More...
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Exploring the science of decision-making
When faced with complex choices, people show bursts of exploration before settling into preferred options of higher value. ... Read More...
Everyday stress may boost blood vessel dysfunction in people with depression
Exposure to everyday stressors may result in impairments in endothelial function for patients with major depressive disorder. The findings reveal a possible reason for the association between stress, depression and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.... Read More...
Sleep and exercise affect new moms differently than new dads
Fathers who sleep more than other fathers experience lower overall well-being and closeness with their partners and children, while women who are able to sleep more report a greater sense of well-being. The study also found exercise impacts parental moods, reporting on days where men exercise more than usual, they are less likely to argue. By contrast, mothers who embark on more physical activity during the day experienced higher levels of emotional negativity and were more likely to have arguments. Researchers speculate this could be a result of paternal 'stress' of taking up the primary caregiving role for a time to allow his wife time to herself, causing a more argumentative state in males.... Read More...
Some Personal Beliefs and Morals May Stem From Genetics
A new study reports genetics, in addition to environmental factors, influence morals and some personal behaviors in adults.... Read More...
Simple Drug Combination Creates New Neurons from Neighboring Cells
Researchers have identified a small set of molecules that can convert glial cells into new neurons. The finding could help develop new treatments for Alzheimer's disease and brain injuries.... Read More...
How Teens Deal with Stress May Affect Immune System
A new study reports teens faced with chronic family stress have higher blood pressure and worse immune response to bacterial infections. However, those who used cognitive reappraisal had lower blood pressure, despite the pressures they faced.... Read More...
A Toxin That Travels From Stomach to Brain May Trigger Parkinson’s
A new study reports the combination of a toxic herbicide and lectins may trigger Parkinsonism after the toxins travel from the stomach to the brain.... Read More...
Shorter Sleep Can Lead to Dehydration
Researchers report adults who sleep six hours per night, as opposed to the recommended eight, have higher chances of waking up dehydrated.... Read More...
Anger and Sadness May Cause Real Pain as Well as Being a Result of It
Exploring the relationship between emotion and pain in rheumatoid arthritis, researchers report emotions may function as a stressor, promoting inflammation and causing pain symptoms.... Read More...
Family Genes Vital for Understanding Autism Progression
Researchers report the total amount of rare genetic mutations in a person's genome can explain why those with a disease associated mutation can have vastly different symptoms. ... Read More...
Heart-Brain Connection Could Be Predictive Biomarker for Epilepsy
A new study report heartbeat irregularities connected with abnormalities in brain activity may be a biomarker for epilepsy in those who have suffered brain injury or infection.... Read More...