The holidays are over, so maybe it’s time to feng shui your office space to get that vacation relaxation high. Researchers from the Sheffield Cognition and Neuroimaging Laboratory studied the effect of visual scenery on the perception of tranquility. Their research suggests … Read More
It sounds impossible that being stressed out can actually be helpful, right? But that’s what researchers from the Stanford University Medical Center and the University of Michigan Medical Center found in a study on brain function. The study used squirrel … Read More
Dealing with depression is a struggle, but it seems adhering to a treatment plan is the real battle. Researchers at the Catalan Institute of Health in Lleida, Spain conducted a retrospective study of depression patients to pinpoint possible demographic factors … Read More
Didgeri…what? An Australian study suggests that playing the wind instrument the didgeridoo improves respiratory function in asthmatics over time. This small study may seem inconsequential at first, but the chance for further research is encouraging indeed. Thirty-three Aboriginal participants between the … Read More
Although your partner may be a pain in the neck sometimes, being in a committed relationship may actually help reduce stress. Researchers from the Department of Comparative Human Development at the University of Chicago found that when put in stressful situations, … Read More
It may be time to invest in a good pair of sneakers because walking now could save your brain later. A study out of the University of Pittsburgh found that older adults who were physically active suffered from less brain degradation … Read More
A recent study suggests, smokers diagnosed with anxiety disorders had lower quitting rates than smokers who were not diagnosed with anxiety.The Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention conducted a study that found an interesting association between anxiety disorders and the … Read More
Though the cause of autism is largely unknown, the symptoms are usually diagnosed within the first three years of development. A recent study conducted by the Department of Neurosciences at the University of California, San Diego indicates that a visual … Read More
