Having a baby is often a source of great happiness, but not always. Many new mothers experience mental disorders, and this can be an extremely distressing and stigmatizing experience. Sometimes…
Category: Lifestyle
Genetic link found between diabetes and bone fracture risk
A new method for studying gene function shows how high blood sugar and bone density are connected in diabetes patients. Scientists have discovered thousands of genetic variants—tiny changes in the…
Exercise caution after working out in virtual reality
Virtual 'exergaming' has become a popular way to exercise—especially among younger people—since the release of virtual reality (VR) fitness games on consoles such as Nintendo and Playstation. But while VR…
How does pain experienced in everyday life impact memory?
How do the normal pains of everyday life, such as headaches and backaches, influence our ability to think? Recent studies suggest that healthy individuals in pain also show deficits in…
Drinking green tea, coffee lowers risk of death for stroke and heart attack survivors
Stroke and heart attack survivors can reduce multiple causes of death and prevent further cardiovascular events by drinking green tea, according to new research published today in Stroke, a journal…
Can’t remember last night? 48% of drinkers have had a blackout by age 19
Alcohol-related blackouts aren't good for anybody's health, but they are particularly dangerous for young people. Our recent research found blackouts are common once young people start drinking. At age 14,…
Tactile books adapted for blind children
Children's books play a key role in child development and access to culture. Books with tactile illustrations are particularly useful for understanding history. Yet it is essential that the illustrations…