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Some take stress in stride; others struggle with it, even developing psychiatric disorders. New research has identified the molecular origins of this so-called stress gap in mice. The results could contribute to a better understanding of the developmen…

The brain is a complicated network of small units called neurons, all working to carry information from the outside world, create an internal model, and generate a response. Some signals that the dendrites receive do not continue to the next neuron; in…

Research indicates that efforts to improve what children eat should begin before they even learn to walk.

Older adults who stay active by volunteering are getting more out of it than just an altruistic feeling – they are receiving a health boost!

In brief: The definition of thriving involves 5 components of well-being Relationships provide 2 types of support: source of strength (SOS) support, and relational catalyst (RC) support…

A new study from McGill University in Canada finds adolescents who have regular family meals are less likely to experience problems associated with cyberbullying.

Despite concerns that stimulant medications to treat ADHD could stunt a child’s growth, a new study from the American Academy of Pediatrics says these drugs do not affect height.

Neurons in human skin perform advanced calculations, previously believed that only the brain could perform. A characteristic of neurons that extend into the skin and record touch, is that they branch in the skin so that each neuron reports touch from …

A long-term study of real-life situations finds introducing plants into otherwise lean work environments increases productivity by 15%, in line with studies carried out in labs.