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Spatial training boosts math skills
(Medical Xpress)—Training young children in spatial reasoning can improve their math performance, according to a groundbreaking study from Michigan State University education scholars.
Jun 25, 2013
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Neuroscience
'Male' vs 'female' brains: Having a mix of both is common and offers big advantages
From advertising to the workplace, it is often assumed that men and women are fundamentally different—from Mars and Venus, respectively. Of course, we all know people who are more androgynous, having a mix of personality ...
Jan 21, 2021
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Health
Electric bikes can boost older people's mental performance and their well-being
Getting on your bicycle can give you an enormous sense of freedom and enjoyment. It can increase your independence and knowledge of the local area, and improve your access to the natural (or urban) environment. It can also ...
Apr 9, 2019
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Neuroscience
Digital puzzle games could be good for memory in older adults, study shows
Older adults who play digital puzzle games have the same memory abilities as people in their 20s, a new study has shown.
Aug 14, 2023
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Neuroscience
The body and the brain: The impact of mental and physical exertion on fatigue development
Do you ever notice how stress and mental frustration can affect your physical abilities? When you are worried about something at work, do you find yourself more exhausted at the end of the day? This phenomenon is a result ...
Jul 30, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Skilled migrants risk depression in low-paid jobs
(Medical Xpress) -- Skilled migrants who can't find jobs that use their education and qualifications are more likely to suffer mental health problems after three and a half years of arriving in Australia, according to a new ...
Aug 7, 2012
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Medications
Hormone therapy safe for women, study finds
(Medical Xpress)—A new study has examined the cognitive effects of hormone therapy on memory, language and concentration in menopausal women.
Apr 18, 2013
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Tiny blood vessels in the brain could be the key in treating vascular dementia
Researchers from the University of Southampton are to study tiny channels embedded in the walls of blood vessels in the brain to assess their impact on dementia.
Jun 22, 2017
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Pediatrics
Gearing up for kids' sports season? Put safety first
Playing sports can be good for kids of all abilities.
Mar 6, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
College students experienced more obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms during COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken millions of lives and infected hundreds of millions of people around the world. The pandemic has also had a profound impact on the mental health of everyone from health workers to students.
Jun 9, 2022
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