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Study shows evidence of social benefits for autistic children with imaginary friends

A new study from York St John University has shown for the first time that parents of autistic children with imaginary friends report that their children are better able to understand others' minds and have stronger social skills than those autistic children with no imaginary friend.

10 Jun 2022

People with rare diseases face many challenges in accessing appropriate medical care, study finds

People with rare diseases frequently wait years for a proper diagnosis, have to travel long distances for specialty care and face high out-of-pocket health care expenses, a recent Oregon State University study found.

9 Jun 2022

Moderate drinkers who binge alcohol are at greater risk of developing alcohol problems

Moderate drinkers who binge alcohol are at a significantly higher risk of developing alcohol problems than those who drink the same amount overall but don't binge, according to a new study from researchers at The University of Texas at Austin appearing in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, published by Elsevier.

9 Jun 2022

Whole-body learning has a positive impact on children's ability to learn letter sounds

Children who move while learning sounds of letters significantly improve their ability to recognize individual letter sounds.

8 Jun 2022

Individuals who had COVID‐19 report more cognitive failures at work, study shows

Individuals who contract COVID‐19 often experience memory, attention, and concentration problems, even after recovering from the initial illness.

8 Jun 2022

Fathers’ depression in economically struggling families may be damaging to the couple's relationship

When fathers in economically struggling families show symptoms of depression, the effects may be particularly damaging to the couple's relationship, a new study suggests.

8 Jun 2022

Digital coaching via text messages can contribute to healthier habits and well-being

Coaching via text messages can contribute to healthier habits and a better sense of well-being. This is shown in a study where researchers at Service Research Center at Karlstad University, together with Friskvården i Värmland, have examined how digital services can complement physical meetings and facilitate behavioral change.

8 Jun 2022

Major study reveals key differences in brain structure between people with and without anorexia

A major study, coordinated by neuroscientists at the University of Bath (UK) with international partners, has revealed key differences in brain structure between people with and without anorexia nervosa.

7 Jun 2022

Sleep disparities contribute to academic achievement gaps experienced by minority college students

An analysis of survey data collected between 2000 and 2020 as part of the National College Health Assessment found that underrepresented minority groups experienced greater sleep disparities compared with other students, contributing to an academic achievement gap.

6 Jun 2022

Community's sleep health predicts children's opportunities for positive growth and success

A community's sleep health is the most significant health predictor of children's opportunities for positive growth and success, according to an analysis to be presented at SLEEP 2022.

3 Jun 2022

Scientists propose a neurocomputational model of creative processes

"Many believe that creativity is assigned to a single brain region. But that is not the case," said Radwa Khalil. Together with scientists from South Africa and Australia, the neurobiologist at Jacobs University Bremen has proposed a computer-based model that assigns creative processes to neural networks in the brain.

3 Jun 2022

Study shows significant changes in sleep timing and screen use among children during the pandemic

A new study to be presented at SLEEP 2022 shows significant changes in sleep timing and screen use among America's children during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.

3 Jun 2022

Peer-led, family-centered preventive intervention promotes mental health among Bhutanese immigrants in the U.S.

After years of working with Bhutanese community members in Western Massachusetts, a team led by a University of Massachusetts Amherst researcher has developed a peer-led, family-centered preventive intervention to reduce stress, anxiety and depressive symptoms and promote mental health among immigrants in the U.S.

3 Jun 2022

Gratitude expressions within work environments improve teammates’ cardiovascular stress responses

A study from the University of California San Diego's Rady School of Management finds teammates who thanked each other before performing a high-stress task had a better cardiovascular response compared to teams who did not express gratitude.

2 Jun 2022

Neuroscientists study the formation of fear memories in the brain's emotional hub

Experiencing a frightening event is likely something you'll never forget. But why does it stay with you when other kinds of occurrences become increasingly difficult to recall with the passage of time?

1 Jun 2022

Mother's depression symptoms from preconception to postpartum linked with children's behavioral issues

Children whose mothers experience rising levels of depression from the period before pregnancy until the months just after giving birth are at greater risk of developing emotional, social and academic problems during their youth, UCLA psychology researchers and colleagues report.

31 May 2022

Anticipating future election-related stress can affect people's emotional well-being, study finds

A new study from North Carolina State University finds that anticipating future stress related to political elections can affect people's emotional well-being before anything has even happened.

31 May 2022

New project investigates better ways to care for the psychological wellbeing of mothers

New mums can access free online self-care resources to help them cope with the challenges of motherhood, as part of an ongoing research trial by The University of Queensland.

30 May 2022

Non-pharmaceutical help should be offered for pain, fatigue, anxiety at the time of MS diagnosis

Two recently published studies by UW Medicine researchers indicate that clinicians should offer non-pharmaceutical help for pain, fatigue, depression, or anxiety at the time of diagnosis for patients with multiple sclerosis, rather than wait.

30 May 2022

Public health communication may be highly effective when an 'autonomy-supportive' approach is used

Novel research led by psychologists from Durham University, UK and Illinois Institute of Technology, USA, along with the collaborative network of researchers around the world (under the consortium name 'Psychological Science Accelerator Self-Determination Theory Collaboration') have discovered that public health communication is highly effective when an 'autonomy-supportive' approach is undertaken compared to controlling message approach.

27 May 2022

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Study shows evidence of social benefits for autistic children with imaginary friends

People with rare diseases face many challenges in accessing appropriate medical care, study finds

Moderate drinkers who binge alcohol are at greater risk of developing alcohol problems

Whole-body learning has a positive impact on children's ability to learn letter sounds

Individuals who had COVID‐19 report more cognitive failures at work, study shows

Fathers’ depression in economically struggling families may be damaging to the couple's relationship

Digital coaching via text messages can contribute to healthier habits and well-being

Major study reveals key differences in brain structure between people with and without anorexia

Sleep disparities contribute to academic achievement gaps experienced by minority college students

Community's sleep health predicts children's opportunities for positive growth and success

Scientists propose a neurocomputational model of creative processes

Study shows significant changes in sleep timing and screen use among children during the pandemic

Peer-led, family-centered preventive intervention promotes mental health among Bhutanese immigrants in the U.S.

Gratitude expressions within work environments improve teammates’ cardiovascular stress responses

Neuroscientists study the formation of fear memories in the brain's emotional hub

Mother's depression symptoms from preconception to postpartum linked with children's behavioral issues

Anticipating future election-related stress can affect people's emotional well-being, study finds

New project investigates better ways to care for the psychological wellbeing of mothers

Non-pharmaceutical help should be offered for pain, fatigue, anxiety at the time of MS diagnosis

Public health communication may be highly effective when an 'autonomy-supportive' approach is used

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