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Study uses wearable devices to examine 3- to 6-year-olds' impulsivity, inattentiveness

Study uses wearable devices to examine 3- to 6-year-olds' impulsivity, inattentiveness

bySociety for Research in Child DevelopmentCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhy do some young children struggle to sit through a story one day but not the next? Why do they rush impulsively int

Study uses wearable devices to examine 3- to 6-year-olds' impulsivity, inattentiveness

bySociety for Research in Child DevelopmentCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhy do some young children struggle to sit through a story one day but not the next? Why do they rush impulsively int
Tackling social isolation could be more effective than healthy eating for obesity

Tackling social isolation could be more effective than healthy eating for obesity

by Andrea Wigfield,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with obesity are commonly urged to lose weight by eating more healthily, cutting down on calorie intake and exercising

Tackling social isolation could be more effective than healthy eating for obesity

by Andrea Wigfield,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with obesity are commonly urged to lose weight by eating more healthily, cutting down on calorie intake and exercising
Extreme psychological distress is normal response to extreme events—why it's unhelpful to medicalize distress

Extreme psychological distress is normal response to extreme events—why it's unhelpful to medicalize distress

by Orla Muldoon,The ConversationCredit: George Hodan/public domainMy early TV viewing preferences were perhaps a clue that I'd make a career researchingpsychological trauma. I spent my

Extreme psychological distress is normal response to extreme events—why it's unhelpful to medicalize distress

by Orla Muldoon,The ConversationCredit: George Hodan/public domainMy early TV viewing preferences were perhaps a clue that I'd make a career researchingpsychological trauma. I spent my
No negative impact from prolonged eye patching on child's development or family stress levels

No negative impact from prolonged eye patching on child's development or family stress levels

by George Mason UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainParents of children with unilateral congenital cataracts (UCC) may wonder how long to patch, and whether extended periods of patching might a

No negative impact from prolonged eye patching on child's development or family stress levels

by George Mason UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainParents of children with unilateral congenital cataracts (UCC) may wonder how long to patch, and whether extended periods of patching might a
Nixing narcolepsy nightmares: Novel therapeutic approach used to combat nightmares, first-of-its-kind study shows

Nixing narcolepsy nightmares: Novel therapeutic approach used to combat nightmares, first-of-its-kind study shows

by Kristin Samuelson,Northwestern UniversityNightmare severity for each participant at baseline and posttreatment. Scores above 10 are indicative of nightmare disorder. CBT-N, Cognitive Behaviou

Nixing narcolepsy nightmares: Novel therapeutic approach used to combat nightmares, first-of-its-kind study shows

by Kristin Samuelson,Northwestern UniversityNightmare severity for each participant at baseline and posttreatment. Scores above 10 are indicative of nightmare disorder. CBT-N, Cognitive Behaviou
Nearly half of mothers report birth trauma and barriers to mental health aid, especially for diverse populations

Nearly half of mothers report birth trauma and barriers to mental health aid, especially for diverse populations

by Ryan Huff,University of Colorado DenverCredit: SHVETS production from PexelsWith 23 Grand Slam singles titles to her name, Serena Williams is among the greatest tennis players of all-time. It

Nearly half of mothers report birth trauma and barriers to mental health aid, especially for diverse populations

by Ryan Huff,University of Colorado DenverCredit: SHVETS production from PexelsWith 23 Grand Slam singles titles to her name, Serena Williams is among the greatest tennis players of all-time. It
Study finds serotonin transport in the brain increases in women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder

Study finds serotonin transport in the brain increases in women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder

by Max Planck SocietyThe scientists took images of the womens’ brain with positron emission tomography (PET) at different cycle times. Credit: MPI CBSScientists led by Julia Sacher from Max Planc

Study finds serotonin transport in the brain increases in women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder

by Max Planck SocietyThe scientists took images of the womens’ brain with positron emission tomography (PET) at different cycle times. Credit: MPI CBSScientists led by Julia Sacher from Max Planc
Study finds weak link between adolescent media use and psychotic experiences in adulthood

Study finds weak link between adolescent media use and psychotic experiences in adulthood

by Claire Loewen,McGill UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs digital media becomes an increasing part of daily life for teens, the question of how heightened screen time will impact th

Study finds weak link between adolescent media use and psychotic experiences in adulthood

by Claire Loewen,McGill UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs digital media becomes an increasing part of daily life for teens, the question of how heightened screen time will impact th
Early active learning boosts skills for children born into extreme poverty, but gains fade for Black boys, study shows

Early active learning boosts skills for children born into extreme poverty, but gains fade for Black boys, study shows

byVirginia TechNewly published data from the Abecedarian Project illustrate the long-term effects of early childhood education intervention on IQ scores, showing sex differences across treated a

Early active learning boosts skills for children born into extreme poverty, but gains fade for Black boys, study shows

byVirginia TechNewly published data from the Abecedarian Project illustrate the long-term effects of early childhood education intervention on IQ scores, showing sex differences across treated a
Atopic dermatitis found to negatively impact mental health

Atopic dermatitis found to negatively impact mental health

by Lori SolomonAtopic dermatitis (AD) negatively impacts patients' mental health (MH), especially when a patient has severe AD, according to a study published online March 14 inDermatitis.Je

Atopic dermatitis found to negatively impact mental health

by Lori SolomonAtopic dermatitis (AD) negatively impacts patients' mental health (MH), especially when a patient has severe AD, according to a study published online March 14 inDermatitis.Je
Depression in young people being driven by internet addiction, say researchers

Depression in young people being driven by internet addiction, say researchers

byUniversity of DerbyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSpending excessive time online is causing daytime sleepiness and symptoms of depression in adolescents, a major international study led by r

Depression in young people being driven by internet addiction, say researchers

byUniversity of DerbyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSpending excessive time online is causing daytime sleepiness and symptoms of depression in adolescents, a major international study led by r
AI model has potential to detect risk of childbirth-related PTSD

AI model has potential to detect risk of childbirth-related PTSD

byNIH/Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human DevelopmentCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have adapted an artificial intelligence (AI) program to identif

AI model has potential to detect risk of childbirth-related PTSD

byNIH/Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human DevelopmentCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have adapted an artificial intelligence (AI) program to identif