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·June 5, 2018·5 min read

Throw Like a Girl? No, He or She Hasn’t Been Taught

Researchers say many children, especially girls, aren't taught basic motor skills like throwing or running. The researchers are developing an improved movement curriculum to increase motor skill competence in preschool aged children.

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·May 9, 2018·7 min read

Surprising Finding About ‘Shock Therapy’ for Depression Suggests More Patients Should Try It Sooner

For those with treatment resistant depression, a new study reports ECT may not only be the most effective treatment, but also the most cost effective.

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·April 12, 2018·4 min read

People Who Claim Superior Beliefs Exaggerate Their Own Knowledge

People who think their beliefs are superior to other people's view points are prone to overestimating what they actually know, a new study reports.

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·February 28, 2018·8 min read

What Happens in the Brain During Unconsciousness?

Researchers investigate how brain networks fragment while under a variety of unconscious states.

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·February 28, 2018·3 min read

Gut-Brain Communication Demonstrates How Organs Can Work to Regulate Lifespan

Researchers discover how the gut and brain work in coordination to regulate longevity in worms.

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·February 20, 2018·5 min read

Clues to Obesity’s Roots Found in Brain’s Quality Control Process

Findings could pave the way for new treatments for obesity, especially in those with a genetic predisposition, researchers report.

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·February 16, 2018·4 min read

Play it Again: People Find Comfort Listening to the Same Song Over and Over

A new study reports listening to your favorite song over and over may provide you with some comfort. Niche listening enables the development of a 'meaningful relationship' with a particular song, which allows the affection for the tune to persist across a great deal of exposure.

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·January 12, 2018·4 min read

Does an Exploding Brain Network Cause Chronic Pain?

University of Michigan researchers report hyperreactive brain networks may play a role in hypersensitivity associated with fibromyalgia.

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·December 16, 2017·6 min read

After 12 Years of Searching for Cause of Bipolar Disorder, Researchers Conclude it Has Many

Following a 12 year long study, researchers have identified seven phenoclasses that can help doctors to diagnose and track the progression of bipolar disorder in patients.

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·December 8, 2017·3 min read

Genetic Mutations Cause ‘Vicious Cycle’ in Most Common Form of ALS

Researchers reveal a repeat element in the DNA of C9orf72 gene becomes toxic when faced with starvation, toxins and viral infection.

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·November 21, 2017·4 min read

Cinnamon Turns Up the Heat on Fat Cells

A new study reveals the holiday spice cinnamon may be a useful tool in the battle against obesity. Researchers report cinnamaldehyde can improve metabolic health by inducing fat cells to burn energy through a process called thermogenesis.