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Binaural Beats and Mindfulness May Help Reduce Mental Fatigue
A new Danish study suggests that just 12 minutes of binaural beats — a form of sound wave therapy — and 4 weeks of mindfulness training may be effective recovery…
New Sleep Method Shows Smell Strengthens Memories
A new study has yielded an innovative method for bolstering memory processes in the brain during sleep. Developed by researchers at Tel Aviv University (TAU) and Weizmann Institute of Science…
New Research: Children’s Learning Disorders Are a Brain Connectivity Issue
New research overturns prior belief that children’s learning difficulties correspond to issues in specific brain regions. University of Cambridge scientists now believe poor connectivity between ‘hubs’ within the brain is…
Pregnant Women With Depression Three Times More Likely to Use Cannabis
Pregnant women who struggle with depression are more than three times more likely to use cannabis, compared to pregnant women without depression, according to a new study published online in…
Role Models Admired for Work Ethic More Motivating Than Geniuses
New research finds that scientists who are known for their hard work, such as Thomas Edison, are more motivating than scientists who are viewed as naturally brilliant. Penn State researchers…
Kids Who Blame Themselves for Mom’s Sadness More Likely to Face Depression, Anxiety
Children who feel a sense of responsibility for their mother’s sadness or depression are more likely to face depression and anxiety themselves, according to a new study led by researchers…
Reasons for Loneliness May Differ by Generation
New research suggests loneliness persists in equal measure among various generations. However, the origin of feeling lonely may be different over the course of life. Investigators found that living alone…
Community Factors May Influence How Long You’ll Live
While lifestyle choices and genetics play a significant role in predicting how long we’ll live, a new study suggests that certain community factors may also influence longevity. For example, American…
Family Meals Can Provide Mental and Physical Benefits
New research finds that more frequent family meals were associated with better dietary outcomes and family functioning outcomes. The new findings confirm the myriad benefits advanced by family meals advocates…
Kids and Teens Also Worry About Politics
Recent surveys of American adults reveal they worry about political issues and are concerned for the future of the United States. Now, a new study discovers that children and teens…
