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Better Math Scores, Less Fear
Early anxiety about dealing with numbers can put a child at a significant disadvantage, not only in school but in negotiating life and a career. A study of third-graders suggests an intervention that can help. Researchers say one-on-one tutoring calms the fear circuitry in the brain. Full Article: NPR, “1 Student + 1 Tutor =…
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What If Teens Are Being Too Rational?
Researchers are wondering about the presumptions we make about rational/good and irrational/bad when it comes to decision-making. Full article: NPR: The Problem With Teens is That They’re Just Too Rational
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Short Sleepers May Catch More Colds
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· SleepIn what may be the first study of this kind, researchers say they found that adults who sleep less than five or six hours a night are four times more likely to catch a cold than than those who get at least seven or more hours of sleep. Full Article:The New York Times – Short…
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Reduced Symptoms of Inattention after Dietary Supplementation
An Abstract on Reduced Symptoms of Inattention after Dietary Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation in Boys with and without Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Full Article: Neuropsychopharmachology – At the Intersection of Brain, Behavior, and Therapeutics
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“Guardians of the Galaxy” Inspires Child to Speak
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A dad reveals to the movie’s director that the character Groot in “Guardians of the Galaxy”, helped his son who suffers from a speech disorder, find his voice again. Full Article, CNET ” ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ inspires kid to speak for first time”
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What Stress Does to Your Brain
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New research examines the myriad ways chronic stress and anxiety can damage your long-term health. Full Article: Salon, “What Stress Does to Your Brain”