Psychology & Psychiatry
How kids benefit from doing chores
(HealthDay)—Chores. Whether you're an adult or a child, the very word makes any job sound less than fun.
May 30, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Artificial intelligence can predict your personality by tracking your eyes
It's often been said that the eyes are the window to the soul, revealing what we think and how we feel. Now, new research reveals that your eyes may also be an indicator of your personality type, simply by the way they move.
Jul 27, 2018
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Medical nutrition-drink may affect development of early Alzheimer's
In a new study, an international research team shows that a medical nutrition-drink, consisting of, among other things, essential fatty acids and vitamins, may have an impact on disease development in patients with so-called ...
Nov 08, 2017
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Health
The value of strength training
(HealthDay)—Strength training—also called resistance training or, simply, weightlifting—isn't just for those muscular bodybuilders at the gym.
Oct 09, 2017
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Medications
Stimulants may have detrimental effects on muscle control
Researchers have found that current or past use of methamphetamine or other stimulants may lead to psychomotor control deficits, or a reduced ability to control physical movement.
Apr 20, 2017
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Neuroscience
Simple urine test for motor neurone disease
A researcher at Flinders University has developed a simple urine test that gives a quantitative measure of the severity of motor neurone disease.
Sep 21, 2016
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Study provides clue to better treatment options for frontotemporal dementia
A new study has revealed that the functional impairments experienced by people with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) may provide insight into effective behavioural management techniques to help them continue to look after themselves ...
Jul 05, 2016
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Neuroscience
For people with memory problems, preventing mistakes is a better learning strategy
Do people learn from their mistakes? This question is often a subject of discussion at rehabilitation centres. For people with memory problems preventing mistakes is a better learning strategy. Neuropsychologist Dirk Bertens ...
Dec 17, 2015
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Cardiology
Motorized cycling may prime brain for relearning after stroke
Exercise on a motorized stationary bike appeared to give stroke patients an advantage in relearning everyday tasks and improved motor function of their arms, according to research presented at the American Stroke Association's ...
Feb 12, 2015
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
New guide highlights ways to boost use of multi-sensory environments in dementia care
A new guide developed by two British academics has shed fresh light on the positive impact multi-sensory environments can have when caring for people with dementia.
Oct 22, 2014
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