Archive: 04/10/2013

Helping young athletes avoid injury

(Medical Xpress)—Getting young children involved in sports and other recreational activities is a great way to keep them healthy, happy, and fit. But being active also increases a child's chances of getting hurt. Each year, ...

Oct 4, 2013

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Well-connected hemispheres of Einstein's brain may have sparked brilliance

(Medical Xpress)—The left and right hemispheres of Albert Einstein's brain were unusually well connected to each other and may have contributed to his brilliance, according to a new study conducted in part by Florida State ...

Oct 4, 2013

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New Saudi cases lift MERS infections to 136, WHO reports

The global number of infections with the deadly MERS virus has risen to 136, after hard-hit Saudi Arabia confirmed six new cases, the World Health Organization said Friday.

Oct 4, 2013

New study shows cognitive behaviour therapy effective in treating older Australians with anxiety and depression

(Medical Xpress)—New research from Macquarie University has revealed that cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) can be effective in treating comorbid depression and anxiety in older Australians, with improvements continuing ...

Oct 4, 2013

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Get the picture? New high-res images show brain activity like never before

(Medical Xpress)—In the middle of the human brain there is a tiny structure shaped like an elongated donut that plays a crucial role in managing how the body functions. Measuring just 10 millimeters in length and six millimeters ...

Oct 4, 2013

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Those briefly ostracized recover more quickly if they previously were given focused attention training, study finds

(Medical Xpress)—When people are briefly ostracized, they feel distress that may linger for some time, however, they recover more quickly from the experience if they are better prepared mentally to focus on something else, ...

Oct 4, 2013

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Researchers find triathletes feel less pain than the rest of us

Triathletes participate in a grueling endurance sport, swimming, bicycling, and running long distances without rest. In training and competitions, they regularly push their bodies beyond the limits most of us can endure. ...

Oct 4, 2013

Researchers find potential link between gum disease and Alzheimer's

(Medical Xpress)—Oral bacteria from poor dental hygiene have been linked to brain tissue degeneration, according to new evidence from an international team of researchers, including one at the University of Florida College ...

Oct 4, 2013