According to a recent study by experts at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, daily reading boosted language development in infants 12 months of age and younger, ANI reported. The results of the study, which is based on well-established research on early language development in toddlers 12 months and older, showed that infants who were consistently read ...
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Being bullied linked to mental distress, suicide attempts in teens
Some forms of bullying are significantly correlated with feeling sad or hopeless and attempting suicide, according to a new study. The correlation is highest when teens are bullied based on their sexual orientation or gender orientation, found the study, published in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by John Rovers of Drake University, US, and colleagues. School bullying is a common ...
Read More »Key to healthier employees might be quieter or louder office space: Study
A recent study conducted by scientists at the Universities of Arizona and Kansas suggests that working at a busy coffee shop may be healthier than doing so in a quiet office. The study finds — perhaps unsurprisingly — that loud noises at the office have a negative impact on employee well-being. But the study also suggests that complete silence is ...
Read More »Study identifies active compound in mushroom which can boost nerve growth
According to a study an active compound from an edible mushroom can boost nerve growth and enhance memory. The study was published in the journal, ‘Journal of Neurochemistry’. Professor Frederic Meunier from the Queensland Brain Institute said the team had identified new active compounds from the mushroom, Hericium erinaceus. Researchers have discovered lion’s mane mushrooms improve brain cell growth and ...
Read More »Restricted access to abortions may add to stress in unwanted pregnancies: Study
A new study has revealed that restricted access to abortions will cause tremendous stress and potential major psychiatric illnesses for mothers unwanted foetuses. The study was published in the journal, ‘JAMA Psychiatry’. This is especially dangerous because these individuals already are three times more likely to have a psychiatric disorder than the general population. The ramifications of the Supreme Court’s ...
Read More »Calorie restriction is more effective for weight loss than intermittent fasting: Study
A study found that eating large meals was more beneficial than intermittent fasting. The study was published in a journal, ‘American Heart Association’. According to the senior study author Wendy L. Bennett, M.D., M.P.H., an associate professor of medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, although ‘time-restricted eating patterns’ — known as intermittent fasting — are popular, ...
Read More »Researchers suggest new device to detect brain cancer using urine
The presence of a brain tumor can be determined by identifying a crucial membrane protein in the urine, according to research from Nagoya University in Japan. By eliminating the need for intrusive tests and raising the possibility that tumors are found early enough for surgery, their protein may be used to identify brain cancer. The results of this study may ...
Read More »Everyday tips for healthy gums
Are bleeding gums coming in the way if you brushing your teeth well? Does the sensitivity in your teeth prevent you eating your favourite ice cream? Are you not smiling because you are conscious of your swollen gums? Healthy gums are pink, and firm, do not bleed and fit snugly around your teeth. Your lifestyle can greatly impact your gum ...
Read More »Key to healthier employees might be quieter or louder office space: Study
A recent study conducted by scientists at the Universities of Arizona and Kansas suggests that working at a busy coffee shop may be healthier than doing so in a quiet office. The study finds — perhaps unsurprisingly — that loud noises at the office have a negative impact on employee well-being. But the study also suggests that complete silence is ...
Read More »Study reveals how cutting on sweets, carbohydrates affects behaviour
Are you following any diet plan currently? Maybe you’re cutting off all sweets and carbohydrates or trying to control your late-night cravings. These are examples of behaviour changes, and avoiding those diet cues when it comes to food can be challenging. To understand what drives people to overeat, scientists are looking more closely at a brain structure involved in motivation, ...
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