Psychology & Psychiatry
Mental health mobile apps are effective self-help tools, study shows
When it comes to strengthening your mental or emotional health, would you trust an app?
Nov 20, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Family favoritism: Younger siblings impacted more
A new study by BYU School of Family Life assistant professor Alex Jensen revealed that the perception of favoritism may have more effect on a child-parent relationship than was previously considered.
Nov 2, 2017
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Medical research
Study shows stress could be just as unhealthy as junk food
We all know that a poor diet is unhealthy, but a new BYU study finds that stress may just as harmful to our bodies as a really bad diet.
Oct 16, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Wondering if that mole is cancerous? Look at illustrations, not photos
After a summer of cumulative sunburn, you find yourself extra paranoid about the newfound mole on your shoulder. So you Google "signs of skin cancer" and spend an hour wading through mortality stats and one disturbing image ...
Sep 13, 2017
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Health
New study by running experts: Don't change your stride
USA Track and Field consultant Iain Hunter and U.S. Olympian Jared Ward have a message for runners: Don't mess with your stride.
Jul 27, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Now or later: How taste and sound affect when you buy
There's a reason marketers make appeals to our senses; the "snap, crackle and pop" of Rice Krispies makes us want to buy the cereal and eat it. But as savvy as marketers are, they may be missing a key ingredient in their ...
Jun 28, 2017
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Medical research
High levels of exercise linked to nine years of less aging at the cellular level
Despite their best efforts, no scientist has ever come close to stopping humans from aging. Even anti-aging creams can't stop Old Father Time.
May 10, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study finds more evidence why depressed dads should seek help
New research from BYU social work professor Kevin Shafer shows that a dad's depression can have a specific impact on his parenting.
May 3, 2017
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Lab on a chip designed to minimize preterm births
In the United States alone, a half million babies are born preterm; worldwide, the number is an estimated 15 million. Complications associated with preterm birth are the no. 1 cause of death for children under 5, and those ...
Apr 13, 2017
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Health
How to get kids to use salad bars in public schools
Thanks to a national initiative, salad bars are showing up in public schools across the country. Now a Brigham Young University researcher is trying to nail down how to get kids to eat from them.
Mar 8, 2017
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