Health

Athletic performance plummets without water

Scientists from the University of Stirling have discovered that dehydrated cricket players suffer impaired motor skills that significantly reduce their performance on the field.

Neuroscience

MRI scans could improve our understanding of dyspraxia

A new research team at The University of Nottingham is using MRI scanning to learn more about the role of the cerebellum in Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) – the motor skills disorder also known as Dyspraxia.

Oncology & Cancer

Eye movement affected in former childhood cancer patients

A study from Lund University in Sweden shows that commonly used chemo toxins impair the eyesight in childhood cancer survivors in a way that indicates an impact on the central nervous system.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Are children who walk and talk early geniuses in the making?

From rolling over to walking and saying words, most parents will remember the exact age at which their child achieved a certain "milestone". They will often also compare these early "rites of passage" to the progress of a ...

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