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What with all the swiping, scrolling, snap-chatting, surfing and streaming that consume the adolescent mind, an American parent might well watch his or her teen and wonder whether any sustained thought is even possible. New research supports that worry, suggesting that teens who spend more time toggling among a growing number of digital media platforms […]
It turns out your mother was right: guilt is a powerful motivator. New research from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business finds that when it comes to predicting who is most likely to act in a trustworthy manner, one of the most important factors is the anticipation of guilt. In the study in […]
For decades, boxing coaches and analysts have concerned themselves with “the tale of the tape,” using a competitor’s measurements—height, weight and reach—to determine their advantage in an upcoming bout. Now, new research out of UC Berkeley suggests that the relative length of an athlete’s arms to their height might be even more important than previously […]
In an article published recently in the journal Nature Communications, researchers affiliated with the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil describe the central role played by an enzyme called phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase gamma (PI3Kγ) in regulating the immune response against Trypanosoma cruzi, the protozoan parasite that causes Chagas disease. “Our results show that the expression […]
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a common medical condition in which blood clots develop in the deep veins of the body, often in the legs, thigh or pelvis. These clots can break loose and travel to the lungs and can cause a life-threatening pulmonary embolism (PE). Proximal DVT, which refers to a clot in the […]
From tracking basal body temperature to quitting the booze – there are so many things to consider when you’re trying to fall pregnant. Now new research has determined another factor that could influence conception. The study – published in the scientific journal Chronobiology International – suggests that having sex before 7:30am on spring mornings will […]
A team of researchers at the University of Minnesota has found that mice and rats, like humans, tend to make poor decisions based on “sunk costs.” In their paper published in the journal Science, the group describes their study and what they found. Sarah Brosnan with Georgia State University offers a Perspective piece on the […]
Chocolate milk boosts exercise recovery MORE THAN sports drinks, study finds Allows athletes to exercise for six minutes longer than sports drink without tiring Also improves exercisers’ heart rates and lactic-acid levels, which causes cramp Chocolate milk contains carbohydrates, proteins, fats and electrolytes Researcher says it is a ‘low-cost, delicious and palatable option for recovery’ […]
A new study shows that updating visual perceptual skills—which humans rely on to recognize what they see, including potential threats, and ignore unimportant background—is an active process with many similarities to the way they stabilize memories. Published in Nature Human Behavior, the study led by Brown University researchers tested whether memory reconsolidation, observed in animals, […]
Working night shifts or other nonstandard work schedules increases your risk of becoming obese and developing diabetes and other metabolic disorders, which ultimately also raises your risk of heart disease, stroke and cancer. Exactly why this happens has been unclear, but a new study conducted at Washington State University (WSU) has brought scientists closer to […]