Bloggers
Glowing Green
Breathe in. Your crown of precious hues Glimmers in the setting sun; A steadfast declaration that Your appearance will not be Ordained by the passing of time.
May 31, 2019
Health
Certain antidepressants could provide treatment for multiple infectious diseases
Some antidepressants could potentially be used to treat a wide range of diseases caused by bacteria living within cells, according to work by researchers in the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and collaborators at other institutions.
May 31, 2019
Brain & Behavior
Children who nap are happier, excel academically, and have fewer behavioral problems
Ask just about any parent whether napping has benefits and you'll likely hear a resounding "yes," particularly for the child's mood, energy levels, and school performance.
May 31, 2019
Health
The message that addiction is a disease makes substance users less likely to seek help
Research finds that people with substance-use problems who read a message describing addiction as a disease are less likely to report wanting to engage in effective therapies, compared to those who read a message that addiction behaviors are subject to change.
May 29, 2019
Brain & Behavior
'Mindreading' neurons capable of having expectations about the behavior of the others
Psychologists and philosophers have long suggested that simulation is the mechanism whereby humans understand the minds of others.
May 29, 2019
Brain & Behavior
New neurons form in the brain into tenth decade of life, even in people with Alzheimer's
In a new study from the University of Illinois at Chicago, researchers examining post-mortem brain tissue from people ages 79 to 99 found that new neurons continue to form well into old age.
May 25, 2019
Health
Nerve stimulation could provide new treatment option for most common type of stroke
Research led by a UCLA scientist found that a new nerve stimulation therapy to increase blood flow could help patients with the most common type of stroke up to 24 hours after onset.
May 25, 2019
Bloggers
A Scavenging Song
Sea air shimmers in the evening haze; The gentle rays from a setting sun Reflect the remnants of the passing storm, Cascading skywards in prismic hues to Dry the feathers of the Eastern Meadowlarks That drowsily skim the ocean’s skin.
May 23, 2019
Brain & Behavior
Belief in the 'prosperity gospel' does not turn people into successful entrepreneurs
Belief in the "Prosperity Gospel" -- that God financially blesses faithful followers -- does not turn individuals into successful entrepreneurs.
May 22, 2019
Health
New opioid speeds up recovery without increasing pain sensitivity or risk of chronic pain
Morphine and other opioid-based painkillers are very effective at treating pain initially, but studies have shown that the drugs can make patients more pain-sensitive, prolonging their discomfort and increasing their risks of developing chronic pain.
May 22, 2019
Brain & Behavior
People in higher social class have an exaggerated belief that they are better than others
People who see themselves as being in a higher social class may tend to have an exaggerated belief that they are more adept than their equally capable…
May 20, 2019
Health
New Finnish study: Dietary cholesterol or egg consumption do not increase the risk of stroke
A new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that a moderately high intake of dietary cholesterol or consumption of up to one egg per day is not associated with an elevated risk of stroke.
May 20, 2019
Earth & Environment
Cement as a climate killer: Using industrial waste to produce carbon neutral alternatives
Producing cement takes a big toll on our climate: Around eight per cent of annual global carbon dioxide emissions can be attributed to this process.
May 20, 2019
Bloggers
A Plastic Paradise
At the far edges of the world, Hidden deep amongst the Raging seas and rising waves Laze a series of secret atolls and coral coves; Remote islands that are almost entirely Untouched by human hands.
May 17, 2019