Better for Men To Be Macho than Modest
July 30th, 2010
Despite calls for men to be more sensitive and responsive to feelings, a new study suggests society still prefers for men to be ...
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Early Life Experiences Boost Adult Mental Health
July 28th, 2010
A new study suggests infants who receive strong affection from their mothers are well equipped to cope with life stressors as adults.
Although the sample is small, the research is ...
For Some Tasks, Music Hinders Performance
July 28th, 2010
Emerging research presents new, and somewhat provocative, findings on how music can help or hinder performance.
For decades research has shown that listening to music alleviates anxiety and depression, enhances mood, ...
Teen ADHD Linked to Delayed High School Graduation
July 28th, 2010
Teenagers diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at more risk of dropping out of school or having a delayed high school graduation than students with other mental disorders.
The new study ...
Children and Sleeping Pills
July 27th, 2010
How often are child psychiatrists prescribing sleeping pills?
According to new research, insomnia in children is a widespread problem, and psychiatrists often resort to medication.
Dr. Judith Owens from the Brown Medical School in ...
Topic of Daydreams Determine Memory Loss
July 27th, 2010
Have you ever found yourself daydreaming and had difficulty remembering what you were doing before the temporary escape?
If the answer is yes, then you are normal. Now, new research finds ...
Only Some Epilepsy Drugs Increase Risk of Suicide
July 27th, 2010
A new study has determined that only some epilepsy drugs increase the risk for suicide. Currently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires a warning of an increased ...
Longer Education Lessens Risk of Dementia
July 27th, 2010
Scientists believe they have determined why people who stay in education longer have a lower risk of developing dementia.
A team of researchers from the UK and Finland believe the answer ...
Harmful Stereotypes Hinder Learning and Performance
July 27th, 2010
The power of negative stereotypes should not be underestimated: Stigmatized individuals often exhibit diminished performance on exams and other skill-based activities.
Now, the effects of detrimental stereotypes are believed to inhibit learning, according to ...
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