Obese and overweight people who were sedentary for twenty minutes or more were less able to overcome distractions. Read More
Children aged 4-6 who had better cardiorespiratory fitness than their peers performed better on cognitive tests and in other tests of brain function. Read More
Two epoxidated compounds prove to be powerful in the regulation of pain and inflammation. Read More
Pregnant women exposed to nitrates through household drinking water had, on average, babies that weighed ten grams less than women with no exposure to nitrates in drinking water. High levels of nitrate in tap water can cause infant methemoglobinemia, a fatal condition in newborns. Read More
Mice exposed to childhood stress were more likely to develop autoimmune disorders, like multiple sclerosis, and were less likely to respond to treatment. Read More
As people adjust to life in COVID lockdown, the negative mental health effects dissipate. Read More
Religious people tend to use cognitive reappraisal strategies to help cope with emotional and mental health problems. Read More
People who eat avocados daily have a greater abundance of gut microbes that break down fiber and promote gut health. They also had greater microbial diversity than those who consumed avocados less frequently. Read More
Those exposed to cocoa flavanols performed better at cognitive tests and showed increases in brain oxygenation. Read More
Boosting levels of the DUSP4 protein could be a novel way of preventing and treating epilepsy. Read More
Training neural circuits for tissue engineering at youthful stages generates a better response than training mature cells. Read More
Mundane behaviors repeated over time, and occur in the context of other similar behaviors can lead to conflated intentions, which cause false memories of completing the task. Read More
