Psychology & Psychiatry
Why attention spans seem to be shrinking and what we can do about it
No, the average human attention span is not shorter than a goldfish's.
Jan 24, 2024
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Autism spectrum disorders
APA: iPad use in classroom ups communication in ASD
(HealthDay)—Use of handheld touch devices in classrooms may be beneficial for enhancing communication skills among children with autism spectrum disorders, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American ...
Aug 1, 2013
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Health
Feeling impulsive or frustrated? Take a nap
Taking a nap may be an effective strategy to counteract impulsive behavior and to boost tolerance for frustration, according to a University of Michigan study.
Jul 3, 2015
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Autism spectrum disorders
Hand-held computers aid communication, social skills for children with autism, research shows
Mobile touch technology has the potential to considerably enhance how students with autism learn, communicate, engage with others and succeed at school.
Aug 23, 2013
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Health
Does baseline concussion testing really reduce risks to athletes?
Baseline concussion tests given to hundreds of thousands of athletes might, paradoxically, increase risks in some cases, according to a Loyola University Health System researcher.
Jun 1, 2011
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Low/moderate drinking in early pregnancy has no adverse effects on children aged 5: research
Low and moderate weekly alcohol consumption in early pregnancy is not associated with adverse neuropsychological effects in children aged five, suggests a series of papers published today in BJOG: An International Journal ...
Jun 19, 2012
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Neuroscience
Researchers study brain activity in stages of alertness at the neuronal level
It's probably quite easy to relate to. You're in a lecture or meeting, avidly taking notes and engaged in the topic. You're alert and aware of what's being discussed, keen to absorb as much as you can. And then, suddenly, ...
Aug 20, 2020
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Neuroscience
Brief exam diagnoses cognitive impairment in ALS patients
(Medical Xpress) -- Patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) could lose brain function earlier than is noticeably detectable, affecting their ability to make decisions about their care. Physicians need a method to ...
Jun 22, 2011
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
E-readers more effective than paper for dyslexic readers
As e-readers grow in popularity as convenient alternatives to traditional books, researchers at the Smithsonian have found that convenience may not be their only benefit. The team discovered that when e-readers are set up ...
Sep 18, 2013
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Research advocates behavior-based treatment as an option for dementia patients
Dementia -- an acute loss of cognitive ability -- can be marked by memory loss, decreased attention span, and disorientation. It occurs in severe disorders such as Alzheimer's disease. Despite the fact that the condition ...
Mar 27, 2012
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