Psychology & Psychiatry
More 'green time,' less screen time boosts kids' mental health
(HealthDay)—Want to see a temperamental tween or teen act happier?
Aug 16, 2021
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Neuroscience
What does the sleeping brain think about?
We sleep, on average, one third of our time. But what does the brain do during these long hours? Using an artificial intelligence approach capable of decoding brain activity during sleep, scientists at the University of Geneva ...
Jul 15, 2021
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Neuroscience
Hands-free: Monkey plays video game - with its brain
Elon Musk's startup devoted to meshing brains with computers was closer to its dream on Friday, having gotten a monkey to play video game Pong using only its mind.
Apr 10, 2021
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Neuroscience
What neural networks playing video games demonstrate about the human brain
When you are driving a car, your brain is taking in an enormous amount of visual information and using it to make driving decisions, such as when to brake or change lanes. The brain needs to determine what kind of information ...
Jan 8, 2021
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Health
Give your family the gift of regular exercise
(HealthDay)—Physical activity could be the best gift to give your family this holiday season. And the American Heart Association (AHA) has some suggestions on how to do that.
Dec 18, 2020
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Neuroscience
Using a video game to understand the origin of emotions
Emotions are complex phenomena that influence our minds, bodies and behavior. A number of studies have sought to connect given emotions, such as fear or pleasure, to specific areas of the brain, but without success. Some ...
Dec 4, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Teens who participate in extracurriculars, get less screen time, have better mental health
A new study from UBC researchers finds that teens, especially girls, have better mental health when they spend more time taking part in extracurricular activities, like sports and art, and less time in front of screens.
Nov 2, 2020
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Pediatrics
Cut chores and kill chill time: new advice to boost children's academic achievement
Determining a child's best daily balance of sleep, activity and relaxation can be a challenge, but if you're hoping to improve their academic results, then it's time to cut back on chores and chill time, according to new ...
Oct 29, 2020
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Playing video games linked with unhealthy behaviors for college men
Results from a new study suggest that college men who play video games tend to exercise less and have poorer eating habits compared to non-gamers. Nearly 70 percent of men included in the study reported playing at least some ...
Jun 1, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
A guilty pleasure to get you through quarantine–that's actually good for you
Along with sourdough starter and Zoom calls, video games are enjoying a resurgence in popularity among people of all ages who are craving entertainment and social connection while stuck at home in quarantine.
May 13, 2020
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