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·October 23, 2016·4 min read

Earliest Evidence in Fossil Record for Right Handedness Discovered

Researchers have found the earliest evidence to date of right handedness in fossil records dating back 1.8 million years.

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·May 9, 2022·5 min read

Empathy Training Improves Mother-Child Relationships and Life Satisfaction

Mothers and children who participated in empathy skill training had better relationships and improved overall well-being, a new study reports.

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·August 31, 2023·5 min read

Breast Milk Alternative Boosts IQ and Executive Function in Kids

Researchers discovered a complex milk component that, when added to infant formula, can offer long-term cognitive benefits to children. The study found that formula supplemented with milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) and lactoferrin for a year raised children's IQ by 5 points at age 5 ½.

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·May 1, 2021·6 min read

Research Delves Into Link Between Test Anxiety and Poor Sleep

Test anxiety and sleep feed off one another, causing a negative effect on academic performance.

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·April 12, 2017·5 min read

Potential Therapy to Prevent Chemobrain in Cancer Patients

A new compound prevents cognitive decline associated with chemotherapy treatments in rats, a new study reports.

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·August 2, 2021·4 min read

Food Choices at an ‘all-You-Can-Eat’ Buffet Tied to Likelihood for Weight Gain

Study reveals the types of foods you load your plates with at all you can eat buffets may predict your risk for obesity.

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·June 3, 2021·4 min read

Age Doesn’t Affect Perception of ‘Speech-to-Song Illusion’

When listening to a phrase over and over, the words often begin to sound like a song. Researchers found this speech-to-song illusion does not decrease with age.

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·January 13, 2025·6 min read

Body, Strength, and Power: Position-Specific Traits in Football Players

A recent study examined the physical traits of NCAA football players, revealing significant differences in body composition, strength, and power across positions. Linemen showed higher body mass, while skill players exhibited greater efficiency in force transfer during jumps.

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·April 30, 2024·6 min read

Reading and Math Science Boosts English Learners’ Performance

A new study reveals a novel intervention that significantly enhances math performance among third-grade English language learners. By integrating key concepts from the science of reading and math, the intervention, conducted over 10 weeks with sessions twice a week, demonstrated notable improvements in comprehension, visualization, and problem-solving skills compared to general instruction.

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·September 8, 2023·6 min read

Big Tobacco’s Legacy: Pushing Hyperpalatable Foods in America

Food brands owned by tobacco companies have actively disseminated hyperpalatable foods, loaded with salts, fats, and sugars, to American consumers. Researchers say these foods provide an enhanced eating experience that's hard to resist.