Category: Education
Depression not just a mental disorder
A team of researchers prove that depression is linked with oxidative stress, and affects not just the mind, but the whole body. An international team of researchers lead by the University of Granada (UGR) has scientifically proven, for the first […]
Why we should drink more water
Drinking eight glasses of water is an old advice. A new study shows that the advice has merit. The study found the majority of people who increased their consumption of plain water reduced their total daily calorie intake as well […]
Seniors should socialize to get better sleep
Researchers from the University of Missouri find that older adults who have trouble sleeping, could benefit from participating in social activities, in particular attending religious events. “Social connectedness is a key component for health and well-being for older adults,” said […]
‘Shocking’ method uses electricity to boost memory
Delivering weak electrical shocks to the brain boosted the memory of lab mice in Rome. A word of warning, don’t try this at home (yet). Researchers at the Catholic University Medical School in Rome significantly boosted the memory and mental […]
Marijuana harms ability to recognize emotions
A study published in PLOS ONE suggests that marijuana harms the brains ability to recognize facial expressions and emotions. Lucy Troup, assistant professor of psychology at Colorado State University, recruited 70 participants who are legally using marijuana. Results show that […]
Snoring can affect kids’ health
Children who snore or have breathing problems while they sleep may have trouble concentrating in school, says a study from Sahlgrenska Academy. Periodic snoring in children is not unusual. But, when snoring becomes persistent and the child experiences sleep apnea, […]
Good leaders are confident, study says
A study by Dina Krasikova, assistant professor of management at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) says the key to a successful, creative leader is confidence. “Creativity is valued in many organizations, especially places like Google, which is […]
Tarantula toxins converted to painkillers
Researchers discover that tarantula venom can be tapped to produce painkillers. University of Queensland in Brisbane researchers will describe their efforts with ProTx-II, a peptide toxin found within the venom of the Peruvian green velvet tarantula, Thrixopelma pruriens. Its high […]
The art of ignoring makes people more efficient
John Hopkins University researchers found that when people are given time to learn what to ignore, they’re able to search faster and more efficiently. The results, which offer new insight into how the mind processes difficult information, are forthcoming in […]
Why do people oppose same-sex marriage?
A UCLA study says that married people who oppose same-sex marriage are worried about their own marriages. Same-sex marriage is often associated with promiscuity, says the study. “Many people who oppose same-sex marriage are uncomfortable with casual sex and feel […]
