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·May 11, 2017·5 min read

All Is Not Lost to Dementia

Researchers have developed a tool that can accurately measure communication in older couples living with the effects of dementia.

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·May 10, 2017·3 min read

First Year of Grade School Sharpens Kids’ Attention Skills

A new study reports children who transition earlier into formal education are more focused and less impulsive that their peers who remain in preschool.

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·May 10, 2017·3 min read

Tai Chi Relieves Insomnia in Breast Cancer Survivors

According to researchers, Tai Chi not only improves sleep health and reduces insomnia in breast cancer survivors, it also reduces depression and fatigue symptoms.

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·May 10, 2017·3 min read

Neurobehavioral Effects Found in Children Exposed to Flower Pesticides

A new study of children living in agricultural communities of Ecuador finds a link between short term alterations in neurological behaviors and a peak pesticide spraying season around the time of the Mother's Day flower harvest.

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·May 10, 2017·2 min read

Live Interactions With Robots Increase Their Perceived Human Likeness

According to researchers, people who watch live interactions between robots and other people are more likely to consider the robot to have more humanlike qualities.

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·May 10, 2017·3 min read

Do Red Smarties Really Make You Happier?

Contrary to popular belief, the color of a popular candy has no impact on happiness over other colors.

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·May 9, 2017·4 min read

Underlying Molecular Mechanism of Bipolar Disorder Revealed

Summary: Researchers have discovered the molecular mechanism behind lithium’s effectiveness in treating bipolar disorder. Source: SBP. Findings inform development of...

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·May 9, 2017·4 min read

Tell Me What Languages You Know and I’ll Tell You How You Read

Findings could have positive implications for education and teaching bilingual children how to read.

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·May 9, 2017·5 min read

Men and Women Show Equal Ability in Recognizing Faces

Contrary to popular believe, sex differences do not influence the ability to recognize faces.

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·May 9, 2017·2 min read

Smile and the World Thinks You’re Older

According to researchers, people can perceive you to be up to two years older when they see you smile.

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·May 9, 2017·5 min read

Dad’s Involvement With Baby Early On Associated With Mental Development Boost

According to researchers, dads who interact more with their children during the first few months of life have a positive impact on their baby's cognitive development.