Autism spectrum disorders
Could beating drums help beat autism?
The percussive skill needed to bang out rhythms on a drum may help improve socializing, inhibition control and focus among teens with autism, new research suggests.
Jun 1, 2022
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News tagged with self regulation
Neuroscience
Brain cells decide on their own when to release pleasure hormone
In addition to smoothing out wrinkles, researchers have found that the drug Botox can reveal the inner workings of the brain. A new study used it to show that feedback from individual nerve cells controls the release of dopamine, ...
Apr 6, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Bilingual children have better 'working memory' than monolingual children, study shows
A study conducted at the University of Granada and the University of York in Toronto, Canada, has revealed that bilingual children develop a better working memory –which holds, processes and updates information over short ...
Feb 20, 2013
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Pediatrics
Early improvements in preschoolers' skills help explain long-term benefits of intervention
Current research findings are mixed as to whether preschool programs can improve individuals' outcomes in the long term, with some studies pointing to benefits years later and others showing a fadeout of cognitive gains as ...
Aug 27, 2019
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Neuroscience
Junk food orders up trouble for young brains
That teenager in your kitchen feasting on fast food, candy bars and pop might not be able to help themselves—all the more reason for adults to help them before they cause long-term damage to their developing brains.
Mar 10, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Q&A: Parents and caregivers of children with autism, ADHD and more can build resilience by practicing mindful awareness
Parenting is tough, and research shows that parents of children with autism and other developmental disabilities may experience increased levels of stress.
May 26, 2023
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Medical research
Imaging an estrogen related enzyme may help to predict obesity, self-control issues
Findings from a positron emission tomography (PET) brain imaging study of the amygdala reveals that low levels of the enzyme aromatase, which catalyzes estrogen biosynthesis, are associated with a higher body mass index (BMI) ...
Aug 31, 2020
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Neuroscience
Scientists find that competition between two brain regions influences the ability to make healthy choices
(Medical Xpress)—Almost everyone knows the feeling: you see a delicious piece of chocolate cake on the table, but as you grab your fork, you think twice. The cake is too fattening and unhealthy, you tell yourself. Maybe ...
Sep 26, 2012
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Medical economics
Self-regulation of pharma industry marketing is unsustainable and failing patients, according to new analysis
Health care professionals and organizations need to respond more forcefully to unethical marketing from the pharmaceutical industry by holding offending companies to greater account and by supporting stronger regulation, ...
Sep 19, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Self-regulation intervention boosts school readiness of at-risk children, study shows
An intervention that uses music and games to help preschoolers learn self-regulation skills is helping prepare at-risk children for kindergarten, a new study from Oregon State University shows.
Nov 21, 2014
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