News tagged with everyday life


Children's brain processing speed indicates risk of psychosis

(Medical Xpress)—New research from Cardiff and Bristol universities shows that children whose brains process information more slowly than their peers are at greater risk of psychotic experiences.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Apr 26, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Training gives kids of AIDS patients a leg up

A simple in-home training program for caregivers can give children of AIDS patients a better shot at prosperity by improving their early-childhood development, according to a study led by a Michigan State ...

HIV & AIDS created Apr 10, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Overheard phone calls more memorable, rated more distracting than other background talking

A one-sided cellphone conversation in the background is likely to be much more distracting than overhearing a conversation between two people, according to research published March 13 in the open access journal PLOS ONE by Ver ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Mar 13, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

For Alzheimer's caregivers, patience and compassion are key

(HealthDay)—The picture isn't necessarily pretty when it comes to Alzheimer's disease.

Alzheimer's disease & dementia created Feb 22, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Research improves social care training in Cornwall

With reports of abuse in care settings rising, it has never been more vital that staff are trained to provide the highest standards of care to vulnerable people. In Cornwall there were instances where vulnerable adults had ...

Health created Jan 14, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Stressed out? Tips for taking control

While part of everyday life, stress seems to intensify around the holidays and into the new year.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jan 14, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New drug for bipolar disorder may offer fewer side effects

(Medical Xpress)—A drug for bipolar disorder that works like lithium, the most common and effective treatment for the condition, but without lithium's toxicity and problem side-effects has been identified ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jan 09, 2013 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (5) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Keep that holiday feeling throughout 2013

Has the return to work got you feeling down in the dumps? Don't worry, advises QUT psychology lecturer Associate Professor Robert Schweitzer, your reaction is perfectly normal.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jan 07, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Top ten tips to combat diabetes this New Year

(Medical Xpress)—Getting your family and friends to support you in being physically active and setting yourself physical activity goals are among the top ten tips scientifically proven to help combat Type 2 diabetes.

Diabetes created Jan 02, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Web-based therapies help thousands of stroke survivors

(Medical Xpress)—Thousands of stroke survivors with visual problems could improve their sight from the comfort of their own home using two new web-based therapies.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Nov 27, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

U.S. children exposed to about four hours background TV a day

(HealthDay)—Children in the United States are exposed to nearly four hours of background television on average every day, an amount that threatens healthy child development, new research reveals.

Pediatrics created Oct 01, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Viewing gender-specific objects influences perception of gender identity

Spending too much time looking at high heels may influence how a viewer perceives the gender of an androgynous face, according to new research published Sep. 26 in the open access journal PLOS ONE by Ami ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Sep 26, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Feeling guilty versus feeling angry—who can tell the difference?

When you rear-end the car in front of you at a stoplight, you may feel a mix of different emotions such as anger, anxiety, and guilt. The person whose car you rear-ended may feel angered and frustrated by your carelessness, ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Sep 24, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1 | with audio podcast

A new tool for those living with acquired hearing loss

A new free online program which aims to provide an alternative to hearing aids for people living with acquired hearing loss has been developed from research at The Australian National University.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Sep 12, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 2

Balance and strength training can prevent falls in older people

Balance and strength training is known to reduce falls in older adults. However, less than 10% of older people routinely engage in strength training and it is likely that this is much lower for activities that challenge balance.

Health created Aug 07, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0