People living in neighbourhoods with more birds, shrubs and trees are less likely to suffer from depression, anxiety and stress. Image credit: Flickr/Peter Miller
People living in neighbourhoods with more birds, shrubs and trees are less likely to suffer from...
Children's self-esteem is linked to the behaviour of who is considered the most powerful parent within the household, new University of Sussex research suggests.
The study of English and Indian families living in Britain is the first to assess the...
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African-American women with lower socio-economic status have an increased risk of depressive disorders, yet they rarely seek out antidepressants or psychotherapy because of negative attitudes and stigma associated with conventional mental health treatments.
A new pilot Northwestern Medicine study...
Fluctuations of network structure of the brain during rest (top panel). Fluctuations grouped by high similarity show two distinct states: one in which the brain was "segregated" and another in which the brain was "integrated."Credit: Mac Shine
Communication between different...
Students at Baltimore’s Thomas Jefferson Elementary Middle School observe and take notes on their zebrafish.Credit: David Schmelick and Deirdre Hammer/JHU
A program that brings live fish into classrooms to teach the fundamentals of biology not only helps students learn, but...
"What this study shows is that the memory of an eyewitness is heavily influenced by the type of crime that was committed," says Prof. Paul Davies. "In crimes such as drive-by shootings, typically associated with black males, eyewitnesses overwhelmingly...
Do your palms sweat when you walk down a poorly lit street at night? That feeling may be traced to the firing of newly identified "anxiety" cells deep inside your brain, according to new research from neuroscientists at Columbia...
Avocado and spinach smoothies.
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Spinach and kale are favorites of those looking to stay physically fit, but they also could keep consumers cognitively fit, according to a new study from University of Illinois researchers.
The study,...
Heading a soccer ball causes instant changes to the brain.Credit: © wsdot / Flickr
Researchers from the University of Stirling have explored the true impact of heading a soccer ball, identifying small but significant changes in brain function immediately after...
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A genetic 'switch' has been discovered by MRC researchers at the University of Leicester which could help to prevent or delay the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
In a paper published in the journal Cell Death and Differentiation,...
Patrick O'Connor (left) found that exercise, even a small amount, can help alleviate symptoms of ADHD in adults. Credit: University of Georgia
Exercise, even a small amount, can help alleviate symptoms of ADHD in adults, according to a new study...
