Couples raising a child with developmental disabilities do not face a higher risk of divorce if they have larger families, according to a new study by researchers from the Waisman Center at the…
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Divorce rate doesn’t go up as families of children with disabilities grow
November 2, 2015 by NewsBot - No Comment
Sleep interruptions worse for mood than overall reduced amount of sleep, study finds
November 2, 2015 by NewsBot - No Comment
A study led by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers suggests that awakening several times throughout the night is more detrimental to people’s positive moods than getting the same shortened amount of…
Emotional support through marital problems frustrates husbands, study finds
November 1, 2015 by NewsBot - No Comment
While a wife likes to receive emotional support from her husband, a husband is more likely to become frustrated when giving and receiving such support, a new study finds.
Airtight buildings threaten cognitive function
November 1, 2015 by NewsBot - No Comment
While buildings have become more airtight in order to conserve energy, indoor pollution has increased, resulting in decreased cognitive ability and impaired decision-making.
Can your pet ward off evil spirits?
October 31, 2015 by NewsBot - No Comment
A spooky new survey of more than 2,000 pet owners reveals that more than 30% believe their pets protect them from evil spirits, while others say their furry friends are psychic.
Patients with psychosis and addiction: disorder-specific treatment can help
October 30, 2015 by NewsBot - No Comment
People with psychosis often develop an addiction disorder: almost one in two patients with schizophrenia are affected once during their lifetime.
Working memory: Underlying processes are more complex than we thought
October 30, 2015 by NewsBot - No Comment
In order to retain a piece of information for a short time, working memory is required. The underlying processes are considerably more complex than hitherto assumed. Two brain states must alternate rhythmically in order for a piece of information to be…
Low testosterone, men’s empathy can determine parenting skills
October 30, 2015 by NewsBot - No Comment
As they age, men often get concerned about their testosterone levels dropping. And rightfully so–it affects their sex drive and other health factors.
Male/female brain differences? Big data says not so much
October 30, 2015 by NewsBot - No Comment
A research study at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science has debunked the widely-held belief that the hippocampus, a crucial part of the brain that consolidates new memories and helps…
Early life stress and adolescent depression cause impaired development of reward circuits
October 30, 2015 by NewsBot - No Comment
Early life stress is a major risk factor for later episodes of depression. In fact, adults who are abused or neglected as children are almost twice as likely to experience depression.
