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Newswise: Mindfulness programs help minoritized youth develop healthy coping skills, study shows
Released: 26-Sep-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Mindfulness programs help minoritized youth develop healthy coping skills, study shows
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Educational programs that promote mental and physical health can help young people – particularly in environments of chronic stress and trauma exposure – learn healthy coping strategies, avoid risky behaviors, and succeed in school.

Newswise: Dementia risk in adults with intellectual disability
Released: 25-Sep-2023 3:05 PM EDT
Dementia risk in adults with intellectual disability
Okayama University

Both genetic and acquired factors contribute to the onset of intellectual disability (ID), and people with ID are presumed to be at a higher risk of developing dementia.

Newswise: Q&A: Can AI in school actually help students be more creative and self-directed?
Released: 25-Sep-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Q&A: Can AI in school actually help students be more creative and self-directed?
University of Washington

Katie Davis, a University of Washington associate professor in the Information School, discusses how generative AI might support learning, instead of detracting from it, if kids can keep their agency.

Newswise: Multisite research collaborative launched to convert learning disability discoveries into faster solutions that help students, teachers, parents
Released: 25-Sep-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Multisite research collaborative launched to convert learning disability discoveries into faster solutions that help students, teachers, parents
Florida State University

By: Jon Mason | Published: September 25, 2023 Research into children’s learning disabilities is occurring at an elevated level all over the country but applying findings into impactful solutions can take years, much to the frustration of families and educators involved.

Newswise: Ability to drive a car influences quality of life of older adults in Japan
Released: 19-Sep-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Ability to drive a car influences quality of life of older adults in Japan
Waseda University

Physical health and cognitive function declines as we age. Aging impacts people’s ability to perform routine tasks, which affects their well-being and sense of independence.

31-Aug-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Concussions Early in Life Tied to Late Life Cognitive Decline
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

A study of twins shows that having a concussion early in life is tied to having lower scores on tests of thinking and memory skills decades later as well as having more rapid decline in those scores than twins who did not have a concussion, or traumatic brain injury (TBI). The study is published in the September 6, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Newswise: New Research Reveals Close Connection Between Cognitive Flexibility and Neurogenesis
Released: 6-Sep-2023 9:00 AM EDT
New Research Reveals Close Connection Between Cognitive Flexibility and Neurogenesis
Stony Brook University

A team of researchers led by Stony Brook University scientists believe they have a new understanding of cognitive adaptability and the role of adult neurogenesis. Their work and findings are highlighted in two recent papers, one in the Journal of Neuroscience, and one in Frontiers in Neuroscience.

   
Released: 30-Aug-2023 4:05 PM EDT
Tufts Welcomes the Undergraduate Class of 2027
Tufts University

Tufts President Sunil Kumar welcomed members of the Class of 2027 to Tufts on August 30. The incoming first year class is Tufts' most racially and ethnically diverse class ever.

Released: 29-Aug-2023 5:00 PM EDT
Sensitive parenting and preschool attendance may promote academic resilience in late preterm infants
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Research tracking academic trajectories of late preterm infants from infancy to kindergarten identifies developmental risks and how to promote resilience.

Released: 29-Aug-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Prevalence of disabilities for older Black & White Americans plummeted from 2008 to 2017
University of Toronto

The prevalence of three different types of disabilities among Black and White Americans aged 65 and older plummeted in the decade between 2008 and 2017 according to a new nationally representative study published online in the International Journal of Ageing and Human Development.

Released: 25-Aug-2023 5:30 AM EDT
For Whom the School Bells Toll: New Psychological Research for the New Academic Year
Association for Psychological Science

A collection of research published in the APS journals in 2022 and 2023 related to peer relationships, pandemic-related learning losses, the positive impacts of growth mindsets, and much more.

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Released: 24-Aug-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Virtual Reality Study Reveals Link Between Sense of Presence and Cognitive Abilities
Sbarro Health Research Organization (SHRO)

A groundbreaking study published in *Scientific Reports, a Nature portfolio scientific journal, has shed light on the intricate relationship between the sense of presence in virtual reality (VR) environments and cognitive abilities.

Newswise: Shift work may impair memory and cognition, per data on nearly 50,000 Canadian adults
17-Aug-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Shift work may impair memory and cognition, per data on nearly 50,000 Canadian adults
PLOS

Analysis indicates higher rates of cognitive impairment in people exposed to night shift work or rotating shift work.

21-Aug-2023 10:05 AM EDT
People taking adult education classes run lower risk of dementia
Frontiers

Researchers analyzed health information on middle-aged and senior participants in the UK Biobank. They showed that those who took part in adult education classes had a 19% lower risk of developing dementia within five years of follow-up.

Released: 22-Aug-2023 12:45 PM EDT
Which is easier to remember, symbols or words?
University of Waterloo

Everyday symbols like &?!#@$ are highly memorable, according to new research.

Newswise: Poor report card for children’s wellbeing
22-Aug-2023 12:30 AM EDT
Poor report card for children’s wellbeing
University of South Australia

While COVID-19 lockdowns are no longer mandated, the stress and anxiety of the pandemic still lingers, especially among young South Australians, say health experts at the University of South Australia.

Newswise: Melatonin and its derivatives enhance long-term object recognition memory
Released: 21-Aug-2023 3:05 PM EDT
Melatonin and its derivatives enhance long-term object recognition memory
Sophia University

Multiple studies have demonstrated the memory-enhancing effects of melatonin and its derivatives in animal models.

Released: 18-Aug-2023 12:10 PM EDT
Stanford Medicine-led research identifies gene ‘fingerprint’ for brain aging
Stanford Medicine

Most of us who’ve reached middle age have noticed a slowing in memory and cognition, but scientists don’t have a clear picture of the molecular changes that take place in the brain to cause it. Now, a study in mice has determined that the most pronounced changes occur in the white matter, a type of nervous system tissue that’s integral to transmitting signals across the brain.

Released: 18-Aug-2023 11:20 AM EDT
Study finds secondhand smoke may be source of lead exposure in children
Texas A&M University

Lead exposure has long been a known health risk, especially for young children. Research has found that even at low levels, chronic exposure to lead can cause damage to the brain and other organs and cause problems with cognitive and motor skills.



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