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Study shows powerful effects of celebrity endorsement in both TV ads and non-food contexts

A study by the University of Liverpool has found that celebrity endorsement of a food product encourages children to eat more of the endorsed product. It also found that children were prompted to eat more of the endorsed product when they saw the celebrity on TV in a different context.

11 Mar 2013

Scientific research aims to create knowledge about how the world works

Scientific research aims to create knowledge about how the world works. Knowledge accumulates when scientists conduct studies and share their findings with others. Sharing allows other scientists to identify flaws or to extend the findings to get more knowledge.

7 Mar 2013

Study: Older adults who play video games report higher levels of emotional well-being

New research from North Carolina State University finds that older adults who play video games report higher levels of emotional well-being.

6 Mar 2013

Researchers look at how parental coping and religious behaviors influence drinking outcomes

Religious college students report less alcohol use than their classmates - and the reason may have to do with how their parents handle stress, according to new research by a Michigan State University scholar.

6 Mar 2013

Link between family support in pregnancy and reduced postpartum depression symptoms

Women who receive strong social support from their families during pregnancy appear to be protected from sharp increases in a particular stress hormone, making them less likely to experience depression after giving birth, a new study by UCLA life scientists indicates.

6 Mar 2013

Study: Women receiving social support during pregnancy less likely to develop postpartum depression

Women who receive strong social support from their families during pregnancy appear to be protected from sharp increases in a particular stress hormone, making them less likely to develop postpartum depression, according to a new study published in Clinical Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science.

5 Mar 2013

Brain adds new cells during puberty to help navigate complex social world of adulthood

The brain adds new cells during puberty to help navigate the complex social world of adulthood, two Michigan State University neuroscientists report in the current issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

5 Mar 2013

People with variations in FTO gene could be at increased risk of melanoma

The research shows that people with particular variations in a stretch of DNA within the FTO gene, called intron 8, could be at greater risk of developing melanoma.

5 Mar 2013

Optimistic older adults face increased risk of disabilities and death: Study

Older people who have low expectations for a satisfying future may be more likely to live longer, healthier lives than those who see brighter days ahead, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association.

28 Feb 2013

Incentives encourage employees to be more physically active: Study

It can be difficult to find time to hit the gym during a busy workweek, but good health can be as close as the nearest stairwell. According to new research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), incentives encourage employees to be more physically active.

27 Feb 2013

DHA supplementation during pregnancy reduces very low birth weight and early preterm delivery

University of Kansas researchers have found that the infants of mothers who were given 600 milligrams of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA during pregnancy weighed more at birth and were less likely to be very low birth weight and born before 34 weeks gestation than infants of mothers who were given a placebo. This result greatly strengthens the case for using the dietary supplement during pregnancy.

26 Feb 2013

Study explores effects of mindfulness and integrated self-knowledge in treating heart disease

With heart disease one of the world's very biggest killers, new approaches to prevention and treatment are always welcome. In fact, most heart disease can be prevented by changes in people's behaviour and attitudes. The same holds true for the effective treatment of those who have already developed the disease.

26 Feb 2013

Harmful effects of stress may be key to managing chronic pain

For chronic pain sufferers, such as people who develop back pain after a car accident, avoiding the harmful effects of stress may be key to managing their condition.

25 Feb 2013

Study underscores burden that severe hot flashes put on women and society

Hot flashes put a damper on women's health and productivity at work and pump up the cost of health care. A study published online this month in Menopause, the journal of the North American Menopause Society (NAMS), has put some numbers on their impact.

25 Feb 2013

NAS to establish National Academy of Sciences Prize in Psychological and Cognitive Sciences

Richard C. Atkinson has made a gift of $3.5 million to the National Academy of Sciences to establish the National Academy of Sciences Prize in Psychological and Cognitive Sciences.

25 Feb 2013

Wiley launches Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences

John Wiley & Sons, Inc., today announced the launch of Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences (JMRS), combining The Radiographer (now in its 60th volume) from the Australian Institute of Radiography (AIR) and Shadows (in its 56th Volume) from the New Zealand Institute of Medical Radiation Technology (NZIMRT).

24 Feb 2013

Scopolamine can help boost effectiveness of exposure therapy for anxiety disorders

The drug scopolamine has been used to treat a variety of conditions, including nausea and motion sickness. A new study by UCLA life scientists suggests that it may also be useful in treating anxiety disorders.

22 Feb 2013

New research offers clues for chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment

It's not unusual for cancer patients being treated with chemotherapy to complain about not being able to think clearly, connect thoughts or concentrate on daily tasks. The complaint - often referred to as chemo-brain - is common. The scientific cause, however, has been difficult to pinpoint.

22 Feb 2013

Teaching older adults to use Facebook could help improve their cognitive performance

For older adults looking to sharpen their mental abilities, it might be time to log on to Facebook. Preliminary research findings from the University of Arizona suggest that men and women older than 65 who learn to use Facebook could see a boost in cognitive function.

22 Feb 2013

Elderly people can eliminate forgetfulness and perform as well as younger adults on memory tests

Scientists at Baycrest Health Sciences' Rotman Research Institute (RRI) and the University of Toronto's Psychology Department have found compelling evidence that older adults can eliminate forgetfulness and perform as well as younger adults on memory tests.

22 Feb 2013

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Study shows powerful effects of celebrity endorsement in both TV ads and non-food contexts

Scientific research aims to create knowledge about how the world works

Study: Older adults who play video games report higher levels of emotional well-being

Researchers look at how parental coping and religious behaviors influence drinking outcomes

Link between family support in pregnancy and reduced postpartum depression symptoms

Study: Women receiving social support during pregnancy less likely to develop postpartum depression

Brain adds new cells during puberty to help navigate complex social world of adulthood

People with variations in FTO gene could be at increased risk of melanoma

Optimistic older adults face increased risk of disabilities and death: Study

Incentives encourage employees to be more physically active: Study

DHA supplementation during pregnancy reduces very low birth weight and early preterm delivery

Study explores effects of mindfulness and integrated self-knowledge in treating heart disease

Harmful effects of stress may be key to managing chronic pain

Study underscores burden that severe hot flashes put on women and society

NAS to establish National Academy of Sciences Prize in Psychological and Cognitive Sciences

Wiley launches Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences

Scopolamine can help boost effectiveness of exposure therapy for anxiety disorders

New research offers clues for chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment

Teaching older adults to use Facebook could help improve their cognitive performance

Elderly people can eliminate forgetfulness and perform as well as younger adults on memory tests

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