April 15th, 2013

Emerging research suggests that memories that are rehearsed can have an impact on memory consolidation and on what is remembered later. And ...
April 12th, 2013

New research confirms that slow oscillations in brain activity, which occur during so-called slow-wave sleep, are critical for retaining memories.
Researchers also discovered that playing ...
April 9th, 2013

Talk about a win-win deal: A new study suggests that sleeping an additional hour each night may reduce the prevalence of adolescent obesity.
Researchers ...
March 31st, 2013

Fewer children have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) where sunshine is plentiful, according to new research published in the journal Biological Psychiatry
ADHD is a ...
March 30th, 2013

Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with increased rates of ADHD-like behavioral problems in children, as well as learning problems, ...
March 26th, 2013

New research suggests that babies’ brains can process emotional tones of voice, a capability that could potentially lead to problems in dealing with stress ...
March 24th, 2013

Differences in a person’s circadian rhythm -- such as any changes in light exposure, motor activity and temperature cycles -- may help in the diagnosis and ...
March 24th, 2013

The strongest predictor of whether someone is developing dementia with Lewy bodies -- the second most common form of dementia in the elderly ...
March 18th, 2013

Researchers have found that low to moderate amounts of alcohol may improve the quality of life among individuals with fibromyalgia.
Investigators found that modest alcohol intake was ...
March 15th, 2013

It can be difficult to get a good night’s sleep in a hospital, especially in a noisy intensive care unit. This is a cause for concern as research ...