Category: Education
More young people are getting back pains
A new study published in American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons says that more children and teens are getting back pain. Pain that is dull and achy in the low back and not from any specific injury usually gets better with […]
Constantly checking emails may be unhealthy
The road to stress is paved with good-intentioned email checking. A new study shows that checking email early in the morning and late at night may cause stress rather than manage it. Dr. Richard MacKinnon from the Future of Work […]
Change the beat to halt heart disease
Animal tests on John Hopkins reveal that using a pacemaker change a heartbeat’s rhythm may be an effective way to delay heart failure. The treatment called Pacemaker Induced Transient Asynchrony, or PITA ultimately zaps a small electric shock to change […]
Ultrasound as effective as mammography
A new study found that an ultrasound (US) is as effective as a mammography in detecting breast cancer. The findings of the study were published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. To determine the effectiveness of using ultrasound […]
Visualizing improves sports performance
Visualizing a basketball going into the net before making a shot will increase the chances of it happening, proves a new study by the New Mexico State University. Lead researcher Philip Post studied the effect of imagery and its effect […]
Rephrase New Year’s resolutions into questions
Rephrasing your New Year’s resolutions into questions (e.g. Will you exercise this year?) will make them more effective. Writing in the Journal of Consumer Psychology, marketing researchers from the University of California, Irvine, the University at Albany, State University of […]
Medical marijuana reduces seizures in epilepsy patients
Cannabidiol (CBD), a medical marijuana derivative, was effective in reducing seizure frequency and well-tolerated and safe for most children and young adults enrolled in a year-long study led by epilepsy specialists at NYU Langone Medical Center. Led by Orrin Devinsky, […]
Traditional toys better to develop speaking skills
A new research published in JAMA Pediatrics suggest that traditional toys like books, puzzles, and rubber blocks are the best tools for quality parent-child play time. Electronic toys for infants that produce lights, words and songs were associated with decreased […]
Liver hormone counters sweet tooth
Scientists from the UT Southwestern Medical Center found a hormone in the liver that can reduce cravings for alcohol and sweets. Scientists are looking into possible applications like treating obesity and Type 2 diabetes. “This is the first time a […]
Mirrors can make unhealthy foods less tasty
A new research shows that facing a mirror while eating unhealthy food may make the food seem lees tasty. In a taste test study, 185 undergraduate students chose between a chocolate cake and a fruit salad and then evaluated its […]
