Positive spin for learning, Geelong Grammar
NORTHERN Bay College will join Geelong Grammar and the University of Melbourne in a study measuring and refining use of positive psychology in Education….
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Nurturing may protect kids from brain changes linked to poverty
Growing up in poverty can have long-lasting, negative consequences for a child. But for poor children raised by parents who lack nurturing skills, the…
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…
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…