Psychology & Psychiatry
Tis better to give—to your spouse
We've all heard that it's better to give than to receive. Now there's empirical evidence to show that being compassionate to a spouse is rewarding in and of itself.
Feb 14, 2017
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University of Rochester
Neuroscience
Researchers identify brain region as possible target for dementia prevention
A University of Rochester study has found that older adults with excellent memories have more efficient connections between specific areas of the brain—findings that could hold promise for the prevention of dementia and ...
Dec 14, 2016
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Neuroscience
Brain training video games help low-vision kids see better
A new study by vision scientists at the University of Rochester and Vanderbilt University found that children with poor vision see vast improvement in their peripheral vision after only eight hours of training via kid-friendly ...
Nov 30, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How thinking about behavior differently can lead to happier FASD families
A new study from the University of Rochester sheds light on how parents and caregivers of children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) can best help their kids, and at the same time, maintain peace at home and at ...
Nov 18, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
Nuclear protein causes neuroblastoma to become more aggressive
Aggressive forms of neuroblastoma contain a specific protein in their cells' nuclei that is not found in the nuclei of more benign forms of the cancer, and the discovery, made through research from the University of Rochester ...
Sep 27, 2016
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Neuroscience
This is your brain on sentences
Researchers at the University of Rochester have, for the first time, decoded and predicted the brain activity patterns of word meanings within sentences, and successfully predicted what the brain patterns would be for new ...
Aug 15, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Come on baby, (re)light my fire
Many couples find that their sexual desire has dwindled over time. It's not unusual for partners who could not keep their hands off each to gradually lose interest. But new research indicates that there are ways that couples ...
Jul 20, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Can't resist temptation? That may not be a bad thing
Researchers from the University of Rochester suggest that children raised in poverty may have been mistakenly labeled as "maladapted" for what appears to be a lack of self-control. The new study finds that what looks like ...
May 24, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Did human-like intelligence evolve to care for helpless babies?
A new study from the University of Rochester suggests that human intelligence might have evolved in response to the demands of caring for infants.
May 23, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Teens are more caring when they feel support from others
Research from the University of Rochester finds that caring for others dips during adolescence. But when young people feel supported from their social circles, their concern for others rebound.
Feb 1, 2016
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