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Focused Education Improves Autism, ADHD

Friday, November 13th, 2009
Emerging research suggests structured and concentrated teaching can improve literacy and comprehension in challenged school-aged children. Experts call for teachers and ...
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Teen Mental Health Linked to Educational Success

Friday, November 13th, 2009
An award winning new study from a health economics professor examines the effects of adolescent health on educational outcomes. Queen's ...
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Social Networks Tied to Senior Health and Safety

Friday, November 13th, 2009
A new study suggests seniors with small social networks and minimal social engagement are at risk of self-neglect. ...
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Side Effects from Borrowed Medications

Thursday, November 12th, 2009
A new study finds that 25 percent of people who borrow prescription medications experience side effects. Investigators looked at whether prescription ...
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Team Sports May Be Detrimental

Thursday, November 12th, 2009
For decades, parents have encouraged their children to participate in team sports. Parents believed the experience of associating with peers toward ...
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Brain Imaging Aids Alzheimer’s Options

Thursday, November 12th, 2009
Sometimes living longer is not always associated with a better quality of life. Experts estimate 35 million people will be diagnosed with ...
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New PBS Documentary: Can Americans Be Happier?

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
PBS has announced that a new series will air during the first week of the 2010 new year that examines the ...
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Emotions Influence Perception of Pain

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
A new Canadian study shows that the power of the mind can directly influence the perception of pain. The finding confirms ...
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Most Returning Veterans Won’t Seek Treatment

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
On this Veterans Day, a new study was published that shows that most veterans returning from active duty wouldn't seek mental ...
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Less Education = More Risk for Flu

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
A new study suggests the flu vaccine is not as effective among less educated individuals as their immune system may ...
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