What makes creativity tick?
A team of researchers led by a MichiganStateUniversity neuroscientist has created a quick but reliable test that can measure a person’s creativity from single…
October, 2013
Baking blueberries changes their polyphenol content — and possibly their health benefits
Blueberries are called a “superfood” for their high polyphenol content, but when served as warm, gooey pie filling or when lending bursts of sweet…
Exercise: Putting Action into Our Epigenome
Most human phenotypes are influenced by a combination of genomic and environmental factors. Engaging in regular physical exercise prevents many chronic diseases, decreases mortality…
Keeping emotions in check may not always benefit psychological health
Being able to regulate your emotions is important for well-being, but new research suggests that a common emotion regulation strategy called “cognitive reappraisal” may…
School body image lessons improve teen body esteem
Training teachers to deliver body image lessons to teenagers in schools could help improve body esteem and reduce the risk of eating disorders, according…
Scientists discover DNA body clock
Newly discovered mechanism could help researchers understand ageing process and lead to ways of slowing it down A US scientist has discovered an…
Coffee Consumption Reduces Risk of Liver Cancer
Bethesda, MD (Oct. 22, 2013) — Coffee consumption reduces risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common type of liver cancer, by about 40…
6 foods to battle high blood pressure
Newswise — CHICAGO—In the United States more than 77 million adults have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, which can cause heart disease and…
The musical ages of modern man: how our taste in music changes over a lifetime
New research charting broad shifts in changing personal music tastes during our lifetimes finds that – while it’s intrinsically linked to personality and experience…
In children who stutter, brain development differs
(Edmonton) A new study by a University of Alberta researcher shows that children who stutter have less grey matter in key regions of the…
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