Long term shift work is linked to impaired brain power, finds research published online in Occupational & Environmental Medicine. The impact (for rotating shift patterns, at least) was stronger after a period of 10 or more ...
Nov 3, 2014
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Even professional orchestra musicians suffer from particular stress on the day of the concert and release more cortisol. For the first time it has now been possible to demonstrate that, amongst others, the enzyme myeloperoxidase, ...
Dec 23, 2013
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Many parents spend thousands of dollars on computer-based training programs that claim to help children with ADHD succeed in the classroom and in peer relationships while reducing hyperactivity and inattentiveness. But a ...
Nov 25, 2013
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Studies have long shown a difference in cognitive ability between high- and low-income children, but for the first time, scientists have found a difference between low-income children growing up in rural areas and those growing ...
Oct 15, 2013
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(HealthDay)—Among key cognitive functions, processing speed (PS) shows the poorest outcomes five years after diagnosis of pediatric medulloblastoma, according to a study published online Aug. 26 in the Journal of Clinical ...
Sep 5, 2013
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Children prenatally exposed to methadone or Subutex (buprenorphine) are prone to developing cognitive difficulties. According to one researcher, these children still need close follow-up after they begin school.
Apr 16, 2013
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People with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often have trouble communicating and interacting with others because they process language, facial expressions and social cues differently. Previously, researchers found that ...
Apr 15, 2013
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(HealthDay)—Compared to the general population, patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) miss more work days, and patients who undergo colectomy do not fully restore work ability, according to research published in the March ...
Apr 1, 2013
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(Medical Xpress)—A new study of eight child prodigies suggests a possible link between these children's special skills and autism.
Nov 9, 2012
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(Medical Xpress)—UCSF neuroscientists have found that by training on attention tests, people young and old can improve brain performance and multitasking skills.
Nov 2, 2012
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