Allowing your child to spend time on social media for an extra hour might seem lenient but doing so might be increasing their risk of developing a binge eating disorder according to a recent scientific study. The study whose findings are available in the International Journal of Eating Disorders claims that preteens, especially 9 and …
What causes sexual orientation? Why are some people heterosexual while others are attracted to members of the same sex? These are perhaps some of the questions that scientists sought to answer through a recent scientific study at the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden. Researchers evaluated genetic and MRI data collected by UK Biobank from more than …
Green tea has gained popularity as a powerful antioxidant in the last few years and a recent discovery by Spanish and Belgian researchers might make it even more popular for therapeutic use in Down syndrome patients. The researchers found that green tea helps to prevent or ease facial dysmorphology in children born with Down syndrome. …
Many students view studying as a chore or mandatory activity while few students are genuinely motivated to learn. These differences have a huge impact in the ability to learn, grasp and remember educative material according to findings from multiple research studies. Although researchers previously understood the value of motivation in learning, they did not understand …
A new scientific study conducted by researchers at the National University Of Singapore found an interesting correlation between wealth or income levels and self-regard emotions. The researchers found that people who earn higher incomes compared to their counterparts tend to feel upbeat self-regard emotions such as determination, pride and confidence. On the other hand, individuals …
You are more likely to be attracted to be attracted to or trust someone if your heart rate and pupil diameter are in sync according to a study conducted by a researcher called Eliska Prochazkova. Eliska’s research focused on social interactions and the observable aspects that contribute to whether two people can trust each other …
Numerous studies in the past highlight the impact of loneliness on health, with some studies suggesting that it can trigger some mental health risks and sometimes even cause deteriorating physical health. Studies have also shown that wisdom can counteract loneliness. University of California San Diego School of Medicine researchers embarked on a mission to understand …
Social isolation and loneliness have been linked to various conditions such as anxiety, depression, and cardiovascular disease. The mandate for self-isolation may thus present new challenges especially for the elderly and other vulnerable individuals. University of Cambridge researchers have suggested an interesting approach to overcoming loneliness and social isolation. They believe that measures such as …
Laughter Therapy And Robotic Dogs May Help Ease Loneliness During Social Distancing Read More »
Scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Human Development have published new research findings that provide insights on the brain’s irregular neural activity, also known as noise. Prior to the study, researchers thought that the noise was caused by measurement errors or that it may have been the result of random natural changes. The study …
Recent Study Links Neural Variability To Behavioral Changes Read More »
Lupus is a chronic and debilitating autoimmune illness that causes inflammation in the body, especially organs like kidneys, the brain and even the skin. Unfortunately, there is no cure but various studies have been launched in this area to better understand the disease and its underlying causes, thus paving way for the creation of therapeutic …
Researchers Discover That Platelets Might Be Involved In Lupus Development Read More »
